Gardiner Elementary School is located at 1951 S Laura St, Wichita, in a south-central Wichita neighborhood. The school serves grades PK through 5 and enrolls about 416 students with a student–teacher ratio of roughly 13:1. Only about 12% of students meet proficiency in math and 12% in reading. Male and female students equally make up the student body. The school provides a community-focused and inclusive environment designed to support its diverse student population. Homes in the Gardiner school zone typically list for around $259,000, providing families with a realistic understanding of the local housing market if they are considering relocating near the school. According to parents, educators are caring and actively engaged in meeting the needs of the students. Gardiner Elementary School, with its present academic profile and the backing from the community, is making efforts to be recognized as one of the best elementary schools in Kansas, primarily concentrating on equity and a gradual increase in the number of ????????????????students.