Gardner School District
- 70 WATERFORD ST
- GARDNER, MA 01440
- (978) 632-1000
9 School Reviews
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 78.5% | 81.5% |
| Dropout Rate | 9.3% | 3.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $11,255 | $13,921 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.0 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,727 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 182 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,727 | 15.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 75 |
| Kindergarten Students | 190 |
| 1st Grade Students | 180 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 196 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 186 |
| 4th Grade Students | 184 |
| 5th Grade Students | 187 |
| 6th Grade Students | 200 |
| 7th Grade Students | 205 |
| 8th Grade Students | 190 |
| 9th Grade Students | 224 |
| 10th Grade Students | 208 |
| 11th Grade Students | 205 |
| 12th Grade Students | 161 |
| Ungraded Students | 6 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 54 |
| Hispanic | 290 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 99 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,098 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,350 |
| Female | 1,250 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 182 | 15.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 3 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 10 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 112 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 57 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 67 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | - |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 10 |
| Elementary | 7 |
| Secondary | 3 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 1 |
| Library Support Staff | 4 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 52 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 6 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 5 |
| School Administrators | 11 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 11 |
| Student Support Services | 15 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 4 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $35,636,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $10,445,000 | 29.3% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $8,518,000 | 23.9% |
| Other School Systems | $1,110,000 | 3.1% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $83,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $433,000 | 1.2% |
| District Activity Receipts | $74,000 | 0.2% |
| Rents and Royalties | $85,000 | 0.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $142,000 | 0.4% |
| Total State Revenues | $23,208,000 | 65.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $18,779,000 | 52.7% |
| Transportation Programs | $444,000 | 1.2% |
| Other Programs | $217,000 | 0.6% |
| Non-Specified | $169,000 | 0.5% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $3,599,000 | 10.1% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,983,000 | 5.6% |
| Through State - Title I | $566,000 | 1.6% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $811,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $411,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Other | $195,000 | 0.5% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $32,797,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $20,499,000 | 62.5% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $11,352,000 | 34.6% |
| Student Support | $2,407,000 | 6.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,367,000 | 6.6% |
| General Administration Support | $380,000 | 1.1% |
| School Administration Support | $1,551,000 | 4.4% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,749,000 | 7.7% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,108,000 | 3.1% |
| Other Support Services | $790,000 | 2.2% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $946,000 | 2.9% |
| Food Services | $946,000 | 2.7% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 78.5% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 215 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 2 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 94 | 9.3% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Gardner School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 5
- Students: 2,727
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 182
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELM STREET SCHOOL | ||||
160 Elm St
Gardner, MA Public | 3-5 | 475 | 14.3 |  5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| GARDNER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
200 Catherine St
Gardner, MA Public | 9-12 | 807 | 14.3 |  4.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| GARDNER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
297 Catherine St
Gardner, MA Public | 6-8 | 595 | 13.4 |  Review This School |
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| HELEN MAE SAUTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
130 Elm St
Gardner, MA Public | 1-3 | 247 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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| WATERFORD STREET SCHOOL | ||||
62 Waterford St
Gardner, MA Public | PK-2 | 476 | 16.5 |  2 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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