Gardiner Elem

1951 S. Laura
Wichita, KS 67211

www.usd259.org

405 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gardiner Elementary is a public school located in the South-Central region of Wichita, Kansas, and operates as part of the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. Situated on South Laura Street, the school serves a diverse student population in the surrounding community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction in a supportive, neighborhood-centered environment. Like many schools in the USD 259 system, Gardiner Elementary is dedicated to fostering student growth through a structured curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

As a member of the largest school district in Kansas, Gardiner Elementary benefits from the resources and standardized educational goals set by USD 259. The school community works to engage families and encourage active participation in the learning process, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school. For families seeking specific information regarding current academic programs, enrollment procedures, or school calendar events, the district’s central website serves as the primary portal for official updates and school-specific communications.

405

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gardiner Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	219
Black	67
Asian	2
Two or More	44
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
219 (54.1%)
Black
67 (16.5%)
White
66 (16.3%)
Two or More
44 (10.9%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Wichita
Phone:	(316)973-1700
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	361
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 41

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gardiner Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gardiner Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	202	49.9%
Male	203	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)