Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Elementary School

Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Comm School District
1090 Jackson Street
Brooklyn, IA 52211
300 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom (BGM) Elementary School is a public institution located in Brooklyn, Iowa, serving as the primary educational facility for children in the BGM Community School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school creates a small-town educational environment where students from the surrounding rural communities receive personalized attention. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, supported by a staff dedicated to student success.

Beyond core academics, BGM Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character development. The school strives to maintain a welcoming atmosphere that encourages collaboration between parents, teachers, and students to build a supportive learning culture. By utilizing the resources of the larger BGM school system, the elementary school provides various opportunities for student engagement, preparing its young learners for a successful transition into middle school and long-term educational achievement.
300
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    274 (91.3%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (6.0%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.7%)
  • Black
    3 (1.0%)
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: Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Comm School District
Phone: (641)522-9268
Website: http://www.brooklyn.k12.ia.us/elementary/BGM_home2.html
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 96
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 27
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 30
Grade 2 33
Grade 3 41
Grade 4 36
Grade 5 53
Grade 6 35
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
H-L-V Elementary School
H-L-V Comm School District
168 Students
402 5th St.
Victor, IA 52347 (7.9 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th