At a glance
Reported students
469
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
469
Gardens Elementary School: 469 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
20.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. 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
- 495
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.1:1
What the reported data says about Gardens Elementary School
Gardens Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Marysville. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Marysville Public Schools. NCES reports 469 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.2:1, above the Michigan median of 15.8:1 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 (94.5%) and multiracial (3.2%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Gardens Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 20.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.25 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 0 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
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White94.5%
- Hispanic1.3%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.2%
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 Marysville Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
460 reported students
Morton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
317 reported students
Marysville Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
603 reported students
Marysville High School
High · Grades 09–12
806 reported students
Public schools near Gardens Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary School Elementary · Marysville Public Schools | PK–05 | 460 | 1.1 mi |
| Morton Elementary School Elementary · Marysville Public Schools | PK–05 | 317 | 1.1 mi |
| Creekside Learning Center Elementary · St. Clair County RESA | 01–06 | 2 | 2.2 mi |
| Cleveland Elementary Elementary · Port Huron Area School District | PK–05 | 250 | 2.5 mi |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Elementary · Port Huron Area School District | PK–05 | 270 | 4.1 mi |
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary Elementary · Port Huron Area School District | KG–05 | 246 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gardens Elementary School
What grades does Gardens Elementary School serve?
Gardens Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Marysville Public Schools.
How many students attend Gardens Elementary School?
Gardens Elementary School reported 469 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 495 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gardens Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 20.2:1, based on 469 students and 23.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Gardens Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gardens Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Marysville Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gardens Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
32.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Gardens Elementary School in?
Gardens Elementary School is part of Marysville Public Schools, based in Marysville, MI, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gardens Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Washington Elementary School (1.1 mi), Morton Elementary School (1.1 mi), Creekside Learning Center (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.