Total enrollment
2,532
+691 (+38%) vs SY 2020-21
4 schools in Gardner
Massachusetts · 2,532 students · 1 city
Gardner, Massachusetts operates 4 public K-12 schools between its neighborhoods, enrolling about 2,532 students (around 633 per school).
4-year change in Gardner
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Gardner ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Massachusetts | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,532 | #109 of 231 | #3,739 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #148 of 231 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.4:1 | #220 of 231 | #4,842 of 9,044 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.1% | #51 of 206 | #1,756 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside Gardner
Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,858 to 2,532 students (up 36%) and from 144 to 176 full-time teachers (up 22%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Elementary School | Gardner | Elementary | PK-04 | 1,087 |
| Gardner High | Gardner | High | 08-12 | 808 |
| Gardner Middle School | Gardner | Middle | 05-07 | 514 |
| Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology | Gardner | High | 09-12 | 123 |
About Gardner
Gardner is a rural-scale Massachusetts school district running 4 schools with combined enrollment near 2,532.
Looking at the level breakdown, Gardner consists of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
Per-school enrollment averages around 633 in this district, above the Massachusetts typical of 501.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Gardner has climbed 38% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,841 students to 2,532.
On allk12, the community for Gardner discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.