Gardner serves 254 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gardner's student population of 254 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gardner is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
93%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gardner?
254 students attend Gardner.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Gardner students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gardner?
Gardner has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gardner offer ?
Gardner offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gardner part of?
Gardner is part of Swansea School District.
In what neighborhood is Gardner located?
Gardner is located in the Ocean Grove neighborhood of Swansea, MA.
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