GILBERTSVILLE-MOUNT UPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GILBERTSVILLE-MOUNT UPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GILBERTSVILLE-MOUNT UPTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in GILBERTSVILLE, NY with about 177 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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, GILBERTSVILLE-MOUNT UPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Gilbertsville-Mount Upton (GMU) Elementary School, located in Gilbertsville, New York, serves as a foundational component of the Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District. Situated in a rural setting in Otsego County, the school provides a close-knit educational environment that emphasizes small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere. As a public institution, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of students in the primary grade levels, aiming to prepare them for success as they transition into the district’s middle and high school programs.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the district’s motto of "Small School, Big Results." Beyond core academics, GMU Elementary typically focuses on character education and community involvement, leveraging its size to ensure that teachers and staff can provide personalized attention to each student. Through the district’s website, families can access resources, school calendars, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities that strive to keep students engaged and connected to the broader Gilbertsville-Mount Upton community.

For more information, contact GILBERTSVILLE-MOUNT UPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (607) 783-2207 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.