GILMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GILMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jackson County Schools school district, located in SANDYVILLE, WV with about 240 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 16 teachers, GILMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

GILMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on Parkersburg Road in Sandyville, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jackson County School District. As a rural primary school, it focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for students in their formative years, emphasizing core academic skills and the development of essential social-emotional competencies. The school serves the local Sandyville community, acting as a central hub for neighborhood families and fostering a close-knit atmosphere typical of smaller West Virginia school districts.

The curriculum at Gilmore Elementary is designed to meet state educational standards while prioritizing individualized student growth and community engagement. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the school aims to provide personalized instruction that addresses the diverse needs of its pupils. Through various classroom activities and community-focused initiatives, Gilmore Elementary strives to cultivate a sense of school pride and prepare its students for the successful transition to middle school within the broader county educational system.

For more information, contact GILMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 273-3511 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.