GAMALIEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gamaliel Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Monroe County school district, located in Gamaliel, KY with about 251 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 17 teachers, Gamaliel Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Gamaliel Elementary School, located on East Main Street in the small community of Gamaliel, Kentucky, serves as a vital educational anchor for the local area. As part of the Monroe County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of young students. Its location in a tight-knit, rural setting allows for a focused atmosphere where teachers and staff can emphasize foundational academic skills while encouraging the personal growth of every child in the community.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic development, working to prepare students for their transition to middle school and beyond. By maintaining a traditional small-town school structure, Gamaliel Elementary focuses on building character, nurturing curiosity, and providing a stable foundation for its student body. It remains a central hub for families in the region, prioritizing student success through collaborative partnerships between educators, parents, and the local community.

For more information, contact Gamaliel Elementary at (270) 457-2341 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

320 E Main St
Gamaliel, KY 42140
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GAMALIEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gamaliel, KY with about 251 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Monroe County
Total Students:
251
Teachers:
17.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 251 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GAMALIEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
87.6%
Hispanic/Latino
10.4%
Black or African American
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.