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Gardner Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
598 N Elm St, Gardner, IL 60424 · (815) 237-2313 · Part of Gardner Community Consolidated School District 72C
Students
146
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
51%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Gardner Elem School
- Math proficiency 6 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 14 pts below the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 10.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency32%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 30.7%
Location
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598 N Elm St, Gardner
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K16
Kindergarten13
Grade 116
Grade 216
Grade 311
Grade 413
Grade 516
Grade 612
Grade 716
Grade 817
Enrollment over time
163’20
150’21
148’22
145’23
146’24
Down 10.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 86%Hispanic 11%Two or more races 2%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.