Gardner Edgerton

Gardner Edgerton is a suburban school district in Johnson County, Kansas, serving 5,697 students across 11 schools. The district experienced a 3.7% enrollment decline in the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1 and 367 teachers on staff.

Academically, Gardner Edgerton performs slightly above state averages in core subjects. Math proficiency stands at 33.7% compared to the state average of 31.5%, while reading proficiency is 34.3% versus 33.4% statewide. The graduation rate of 94.1% exceeds Kansas's state average of 91.3%, indicating above-average completion rates.

The district's student population includes 40.4% economically disadvantaged students. Per-pupil spending is $18,389, notably lower than the state average of $23,030, representing a $4,641 funding gap per student.

Revenue composition relies heavily on state funding at 69.5%, with local sources providing 26.6% and federal funding contributing 3.8%. This funding structure positions the district below state average spending despite modest academic performance gains. The combination of enrollment decline, below-average per-pupil expenditure, and revenue dependence on state sources suggests Gardner Edgerton operates with significant financial constraints while maintaining performance indicators that match or slightly exceed state benchmarks.