School Overview
GCMS Elementary School, located at 902 N Church St in Gibson City, Illinois, serves as a primary educational anchor for the Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential skills for its youngest students. The school plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure that children have the resources and encouragement needed to succeed in their formative years.

Beyond its core curriculum, GCMS Elementary is known for maintaining a community-oriented atmosphere that reflects the small-town values of the Gibson City area. The school strives to balance rigorous academic standards with extracurricular opportunities that promote well-rounded development. By prioritizing a safe, inclusive, and collaborative school culture, GCMS Elementary works to prepare its student body for a successful transition into the district’s middle and high school levels, ensuring that every child is well-positioned for long-term educational achievement.
489
Total Students
44.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GCMS Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White411
Hispanic51
Black3
Two or More23
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    411 (84.0%)
  • Hispanic
    51 (10.4%)
  • Two or More
    23 (4.7%)
  • Black
    3 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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: Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5
Phone: (217)784-4278
Website: http://www.gcmsk12.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 63
Kindergarten 67
Grade 1 72
Grade 2 71
Grade 3 75
Grade 4 67
Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GCMS Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten63
Kindergarten67
Grade 172
Grade 271
Grade 375
Grade 467
Grade 574
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GCMS Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23347.6%
Male25652.4%