Gardner Elementary School

Summary:

Gardner Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Detroit, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 282. The school is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 563 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gardner Elementary School faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism rates, and a student population that is predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are well below the state and district averages, with only 24.4% of 4th graders proficient in ELA in 2023-2024, compared to 43.3% statewide. Additionally, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 85% in 2021-2022, significantly above the state and district averages. Despite the high level of economic disadvantage, with over 89% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Gardner Elementary spends a relatively high amount per student, around $21,000 in 2022-2023, which is above the state average.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Carver STEM Academy, Warrendale Charter Academy, and the Dearborn-based schools, also perform poorly compared to state averages, but generally outperform Gardner Elementary in academic metrics and have lower chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, Gardner Elementary's performance is particularly low for its female, white, and low-socioeconomic status student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Michigan elementary schools for these groups, while the school's African American and English Language Learner students perform slightly better, ranking in the bottom 30-40% of schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6528 Mansfield St
       Detroit, MI  48228-5209


(313) 581-4615

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1365th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,323 Help


Students who attend Gardner Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Cody High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  282

Racial breakdown:

African American:
84.0%
White:
12.4%
Hispanic:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89% Help


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Compare Details Gardner Elementary School ranks worse than 91.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 30th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.94. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (84%), White (12.4%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gardner Elementary School is 19.8. 63 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Gardner Elementary School employs 14.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gardner Elementary School is $21,323, which is the 31st highest among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gardner Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gardner Elementary School 1365th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Gardner Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gardner Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Gardner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.47 1339th 1408 4.9%
2023 9.74 1321st 1470 10.1%
2024 8.94 1365th 1486 8.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gardner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.82 244th 270 9.6%
2023 31.92 124th 180 31.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gardner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.30 1228th 1397 12.1%
2022 7.56 1059th 1099 3.6%
2023 15.90 1163rd 1350 13.9%
2024 13.93 1245th 1381 9.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Gardner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.41 1349th 1443 6.5%
2024 7.75 1275th 1342 5.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Gardner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.13 1295th 1446 10.4%
2023 13.37 1171st 1334 12.2%
2024 13.93 1187th 1347 11.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Gardner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.52 427th 475 10.1%
2024 37.11 194th 348 44.3%
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Rank History for White students at Gardner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.59 1208th 1253 3.6%
2023 8.67 1141st 1198 4.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Gardner Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gardner Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 101 143 4 5 0 1 5 0 259
2018 94 144 2 5 1 0 0 0 246
2019 80 158 2 6 1 0 1 0 248
2020 81 169 0 15 1 0 2 0 268
2021 72 179 0 10 1 1 3 0 266
2022 51 210 0 11 0 1 1 0 274
2023 35 237 1 6 0 0 3 0 282

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gardner Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 259 12.0 21.5 79.2
2018 246 16.2 15.1 84.6
2019 248 16.0 15.5 84.3
2020 268 15.0 17.8 82.1
2021 266 19.0 14.0 81.6
2022 274 19.0 14.4 92
2023 282 14.2 19.8 89

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gardner Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 259 12.0 21.5 79.2
2018 246 16.2 15.1 84.6
2019 248 16.0 15.5 84.3
2020 268 15.0 17.8 82.1
2021 266 19.0 14.0 81.6
2022 274 19.0 14.4 92
2023 282 14.2 19.8 89

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gardner Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,492 (15.9%) $13,160 (84.1%) $15,652
2020 $5,030 (31.2%) $11,100 (68.8%) $16,130
2021 $2,541 (13.8%) $15,806 (86.2%) $18,347
2022 $7,627 (33.8%) $14,957 (66.2%) $22,584
2023 $7,235 (33.9%) $14,088 (66.1%) $21,323

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gardner Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1339th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1321st of 1470 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gardner Elementary School)16.77.7
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)11.912.4
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gardner Elementary School)13.98
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)12.714.8
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students248282
 13.7%
African American158237
 50%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic66
Pacific Islander00
White8035
 56.3%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.3%89%
 4.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gardner Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 282 students attended Gardner Elementary School.

Gardner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 8.1% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students at Gardner Elementary School are 84% African American, 12% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Gardner Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Cody High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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