Moonlight Elementary School

17960 S Moonlight Road
Gardner, KS 66030

www.usd231.com

320 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Moonlight Elementary School is a public school located in Gardner, Kansas, serving students within the Gardner Edgerton Unified School District (USD 231). The school is situated at 17960 S Moonlight Road and is part of a growing district known for its commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, and modern educational resources. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development to prepare students for their future academic journeys.

Beyond the classroom, Moonlight Elementary functions as a key hub for local families, prioritizing student well-being and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and the community. The school benefits from the resources and organizational structure of the Gardner Edgerton district, which is dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement in education. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the district’s official website at [www.usd231.com](http://www.usd231.com) serves as the primary resource for current news and administration contacts.

320

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Moonlight Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	191
Hispanic	59
Black	29
Asian	5
Two or More	32
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
191 (59.7%)
Hispanic
59 (18.4%)
Two or More
32 (10.0%)
Black
29 (9.1%)
Asian
5 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gardner Edgerton
Phone:	(913)856-3100
Website:	http://www.usd231.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 56

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Moonlight Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	56
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	47

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Moonlight Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	147	45.9%
Male	173	54.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th