PHELPS GIFTED CTR.

PHELPS GIFTED CTR. is a public school that is part of the SPRINGFIELD R-XII school district, located in SPRINGFIELD, MO offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 12th Grade.

Phelps Gifted Center, located at 934 S. Kimbrough in Springfield, Missouri, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Springfield Public Schools district. Unlike a traditional neighborhood school, Phelps functions as a dedicated hub for students identified as gifted. It provides a unique academic environment designed to meet the specific cognitive and social-emotional needs of high-ability learners, focusing on critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and accelerated curriculum pacing.

The center acts as a supplement to the students' home schools, typically hosting them for a portion of the week to engage in enriched coursework that goes beyond the standard grade-level expectations. By bringing together gifted students from across the district, Phelps fosters a community where these learners can collaborate with intellectual peers, participate in project-based inquiry, and explore topics in greater depth and complexity.

For more information, contact PHELPS GIFTED CTR. at (417) 523-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.