Nike Elementary

19500 S. Gardner Road
Gardner, KS 66030

www.usd231.com

365 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Nike Elementary School, located at 19500 S. Gardner Road in Gardner, Kansas, is a key component of the Gardner Edgerton School District (USD 231). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills and critical thinking, Nike Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

The school operates with a community-centered approach, benefiting from the resources and collaborative spirit of the wider USD 231 school system. Through a commitment to high standards and effective instruction, Nike Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or specific educational programs, the district’s official website at [www.usd231.com](http://www.usd231.com) serves as the primary resource for updates and school news.

365

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nike Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	267
Hispanic	37
Black	19
Asian	6
Two or More	36

White
267 (73.2%)
Hispanic
37 (10.1%)
Two or More
36 (9.9%)
Black
19 (5.2%)
Asian
6 (1.6%)

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)856-3000
Website:	http://www.usd231.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 25

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 87