Gamaliel Elementary

263 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

263

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gamaliel Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	30
Black	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	3

White
224 (85.2 %)
Hispanic
30 (11.4 %)
Two or More
4 (1.5 %)
American Indian
3 (1.1 %)
Black
2 (0.8 %)

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:	Monroe County
Phone:	(270)457-2341
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 11

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 38