GARDNER

Gardner is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Swansea school district, located in Swansea, MA with about 261 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Gardner has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Gardner School, located at 10 Church Street in Swansea, Massachusetts, is one of the elementary schools serving the Swansea Public Schools district. It is a community-focused educational institution dedicated to fostering foundational academic growth and social-emotional development for children in the Swansea area. The school typically serves students in the lower elementary grades, providing a structured curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging personal responsibility and a positive classroom environment.

As part of the broader Swansea school system, Gardner School works to align its academic standards with state requirements while maintaining a focus on the unique needs of its local student population. The school’s administration and faculty prioritize community involvement, often encouraging parent and guardian engagement to support student success. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or updated enrollment information can find further details on the official district website at [http://www.swanseaschools.org](http://www.swanseaschools.org).

For more information, contact Gardner at (508) 675-7899 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.