Gilsum STEAM Academy

www.mrsd.org/Domain/383

52 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Gilsum Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Gilsum, New Hampshire, serving students in grades PK through 5. As part of the Monadnock Regional School District (MRSD), the school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere where individualized attention is a priority. Because of its small size, the school is able to foster strong relationships between students, staff, and families, creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Monadnock Regional School District while taking advantage of its unique location in a quiet, natural setting. Beyond core academic subjects, the school integrates community involvement and character education into its daily life. By leveraging its affiliation with the larger district, Gilsum Elementary provides students with the benefits of a personalized, small-town educational experience backed by the resources and structural support of a regional school system.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gilsum STEAM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
47 (90.4 %)
Two or More
4 (7.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.9 %)

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:	Monadnock Regional School District
Phone:	(603)352-2226
Website:	http://www.mrsd.org/Domain/383
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	52
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
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

Kindergarten 3

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 4

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 10

Grade 5 11

Grade 6 7