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Gardner Elementary School

Gardner Elementary School is a public primary school in Waterloo, IL, serving grades 4–5, rated B-, with 374 students and a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 68% in English Language Arts, 62% in Science and 61% in Math.

B-TopHap school rating
Rating
B-
Grades
4–5
Enrollment
374
Students per teacher
16.2:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts68%
Science62%
Math61%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White94%
Hispanic3%
Two or more races2%
Black1%
Male / female
52% / 48%
Free or reduced lunch
21%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-10.1%
Prior-year enrollment
416

School details

Address
1 Ed Gardner Pl, Waterloo, IL 62298
Phone
(618) 939-3060
Website
wcusd5.net
Setting
Town - Fringe
Status
Operational
NCES ID
174107006144
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School district

Waterloo Community Unit School District 5

District rating
B+
Schools
5
Students
2,767
Spending per student
$12,346
Teachers (FTE)
169
Grades
PK–12
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About Gardner Elementary School

How is Gardner Elementary School rated?

Gardner Elementary School holds a B- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Waterloo Community Unit School District 5 is rated B+ overall.

How do students at Gardner Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Gardner Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 68% in English Language Arts, 62% in Science and 61% in Math.

What grades does Gardner Elementary School serve?

Gardner Elementary School serves grades 4–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Gardner Elementary School?

374 students attend Gardner Elementary School, down from 416 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1.

Which school district is Gardner Elementary School in?

Gardner Elementary School is part of Waterloo Community Unit School District 5, which reports 5 schools, 2,767 students and $12,346 of spending per student.