At a glance
Reported students
276
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.86
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
279.5
Gardner: 276 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
18.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 265
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17.51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
What the reported data says about Gardner
Gardner is a public elementary school serving grades KG–02 in Swansea. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Swansea. NCES reports 276 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.6:1, above the Massachusetts median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Gardner
- 1How do the reported 18.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.86 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.9%
- Hispanic3.3%
- Black2.9%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Swansea
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Elizabeth S Brown
Elementary · Grades 03–05
283 reported students
Mark G Hoyle Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
234 reported students
Joseph G Luther
Elementary · Grades 03–05
194 reported students
Joseph Case Jr High
Middle · Grades 06–08
490 reported students
Joseph Case High
High · Grades 09–12
514 reported students
Public schools near Gardner
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph G Luther Elementary · Swansea | 03–05 | 194 | 1.6 mi |
| Elizabeth S Brown Elementary · Swansea | 03–05 | 283 | 1.6 mi |
| South Elementary · Somerset | KG–05 | 242 | 2.1 mi |
| John J Doran Elementary · Fall River | PK–08 | 525 | 2.6 mi |
| Hugh Cole School Elementary · Bristol Warren | PK–05 | 517 | 2.6 mi |
| Westall Elementary Elementary · Fall River | KG–05 | 276 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gardner
What grades does Gardner serve?
Gardner reports grades KG–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Swansea.
How many students attend Gardner?
Gardner reported 276 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 265 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gardner?
The calculated ratio is 18.6:1, based on 276 students and 14.86 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Gardner a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gardner is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Swansea attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Gardner in?
Gardner is part of Swansea, based in Swansea, MA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gardner?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Joseph G Luther (1.6 mi), Elizabeth S Brown (1.6 mi), South (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.