Gardner

10 Church Street
Swansea, MA 02777
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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)
Total Students
254 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
2%
24%
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Black
1%
10%
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White
93%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Gardner and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gardner and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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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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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

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