GIFFORD GRADE SCHOOL

Gifford Grade School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gifford CCSD 188 school district, located in Gifford, IL with about 198 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 15 teachers, Gifford Grade School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Gifford Grade School is a public PK-8 institution located in Gifford, Illinois, serving the educational needs of the local community. As the primary school for the village, it plays a central role in the academic and social development of its students, typically fostering a close-knit, small-town atmosphere that emphasizes individualized attention and community involvement.

The school operates as part of the Gifford Community Consolidated School District #188. Its curriculum is designed to provide a foundational education across core subjects, while the school’s rural setting often allows for smaller class sizes and a supportive environment. By focusing on the foundational years from preschool through eighth grade, Gifford Grade School aims to prepare students for their eventual transition into high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Gifford Grade School at (217) 568-7733 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.