Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Grand Star Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Star Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Grand Star Elementary School's student population of 351 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Grand Star Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Star Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#286 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
32%
22%
Black
5%
7%
White
55%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Star Elementary School's ranking?
Grand Star Elementary School is ranked #286 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Grand Star Elementary School often compared to?
Grand Star Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gardner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Grand Star Elementary School?
351 students attend Grand Star Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Grand Star Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Star Elementary School?
Grand Star Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grand Star Elementary School offer ?
Grand Star Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Star Elementary School part of?
Grand Star Elementary School is part of Gardner Edgerton School District.
School Reviews
5 5/4/2016
This school has truly been amazing! The teachers have all been wonderful and their new principal Amy is great also! They really care about the students and parents. They have worked with my children on their individual learning needs and allowed my children to participate in groups appropriate to their skills so they could really be challenged. The facility is great and up to date on all safety features, in addition the school is always really clean.
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