GILCHRIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GILCHRIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LEON school district, located in TALLAHASSEE, FL with about 955 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 63 teachers, GILCHRIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

GILCHRIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a highly regarded public school located in the Timberlane neighborhood of Tallahassee, Florida. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, it operates under the Leon County Schools district. The school is well-known in the local community for its strong emphasis on academic achievement, rigorous curriculum standards, and a supportive learning environment that fosters both intellectual and social development.

Beyond its core academics, Gilchrist is recognized for its dedicated faculty and active parent-teacher involvement, which help sustain a variety of enrichment programs and extracurricular activities. The school’s location provides a stable community setting, and it consistently maintains a reputation for high performance within the district. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the school maintains an updated presence on the Leon County Schools website.

For more information, contact GILCHRIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (850) 487-4310 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.