GILLIAM ELEM.

GILLIAM ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GILLIAM C-4 school district, located in GILLIAM, MO with about 39 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 5 teachers, GILLIAM ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.

Gilliam Elementary School is a small, rural educational facility located at 102 North Street in the town of Gilliam, Missouri. As part of the Slater School District, it serves the local community by providing foundational primary education in a quiet, tight-knit setting. Because of its location in a small village, the school often functions as a central hub for neighborhood families, emphasizing a personalized learning environment typical of rural Missouri school districts.

The school is notable for its historic and modest footprint, operating as a key component of the Slater district’s commitment to serving students across the region. While it functions with limited resources compared to larger urban counterparts, it provides essential instruction for elementary-aged children, focusing on core academic development, social growth, and community values within the Gilliam area.

For more information, contact GILLIAM ELEM. at (660) 784-2225 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.