Gilmore City Elementary School

Gilmore City-Bradgate Comm School District
402 SE E Ave
Gilmore City, IA 50541
59 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Gilmore City Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Gilmore City, Iowa, serving students in the early stages of their education. As part of the Humboldt Community School District, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience within a close-knit, community-focused environment. Its modest size allows for a personalized approach to learning, where students often benefit from smaller class sizes and strong teacher-student relationships that are characteristic of Iowa’s rural school systems.

The school emphasizes the development of essential academic skills while fostering a supportive atmosphere where students feel connected to their local community. By utilizing the resources of the broader Humboldt district, Gilmore City Elementary ensures that its young learners receive a well-rounded curriculum that prepares them for success as they transition into higher grade levels. It serves as a central hub for the town, reflecting the values and priorities of the families living in the surrounding area.
59
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    53 (89.8%)
  • Two or More
    5 (8.5%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Gilmore City-Bradgate Comm School District
Phone: (515)373-6124
Website: http://www.gcbschools.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 59
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 27
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 14
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 10
Grade 3 11
Grade 4 7
Grade 5 6
Gender Ratio