Gardner Elementary School

Elementary Supplemental Virtual DETROIT, MI Grades PK–05 City: Large Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI SchoolScore™ D (57.2)
  • 239 Students
  • 14.3 Teachers (FTE)
  • 16.7:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (313)581-4615 Phone
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Gardner Elementary School
DETROIT, MI 48228
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ D (57.2)
239
Students
14.3
Teachers
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
(313)581-4615
Phone

Gardner Elementary School is a public school administered by the Detroit Public Schools Community District district in DETROIT, MICHIGAN, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 239 students enrolled; a 16.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Michigan Elementary School Average
Enrollment
239.0
State avg: 372.0
▼ 36% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.71:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▲ 6% worse
Free Lunch %
80.3%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 46% worse
School Details
School Name
Gardner Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
260110304717
State School ID
MI-82015-01362
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
6528 MANSFIELD ST
City
DETROIT
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
48228
County
Wayne County
Metro Area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
2612
State Leg. Upper
26002
State Leg. Lower
26003
Latitude
42.33945
Longitude
-83.20172
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
239
Total Students
👩‍🏫
14.3
Teachers FTE
📐
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
14.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)14.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 192 80.3%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community District
LEAID
2601103
State LEA ID
MI-82015
Phone
(313)873-7922
Website
http://www.detroitk12.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
DETROIT
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$1,458,971K
Federal Revenue
$655,823K
State Revenue
$687,775K
Local Revenue
$115,373K
Total Expenditure
$1,123,599K
Instruction Exp.
$502,535K
Support Services
$524,770K
Other Current Exp.
$40,866K
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Gardner Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Gardner Elementary School?
239 students are enrolled at Gardner Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Gardner Elementary School have?
Gardner Elementary School has 14.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1.
What grades does Gardner Elementary School serve?
Gardner Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Gardner Elementary School a charter school?
Gardner Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Gardner Elementary School located in?
Gardner Elementary School is located in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Gardner Elementary School belong to?
Gardner Elementary School is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district.
How much does Detroit Public Schools Community District spend per student?
The Detroit Public Schools Community District district spends approximately $4,701,251,046 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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