Gilkey Elementary School

www.plainwellschools.org

393 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gilkey Elementary School, located in Plainwell, Michigan, serves as a foundational part of the Plainwell Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for young learners, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and the development of essential social-emotional skills. By focusing on a well-rounded education, Gilkey Elementary aims to prepare its students for future success by encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a sense of community responsibility.

As part of the broader Plainwell school system, Gilkey benefits from a collaborative district approach that prioritizes student growth and community involvement. The school maintains a strong connection with local families, utilizing its resources to ensure that every student has access to a safe and inclusive learning space. For more information on their current programs, academic calendar, and district initiatives, interested parties can visit their official website at [www.plainwellschools.org](http://www.plainwellschools.org).

393

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gilkey Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	351
Hispanic	14
Asian	1
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

White
351 (89.3 %)
Two or More
26 (6.6 %)
Hispanic
14 (3.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Plainwell Community Schools
Phone:	(269)685-2424
Website:	http://www.plainwellschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	121
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 81

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 67