George D Gilbert Elementary School

Gwinn Area Community Schools
250 W IRON ST
GWINN, MI 49841
208 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
George D. Gilbert Elementary School, located in Gwinn, Michigan, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community within the Gwinn Area Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and the personal success of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and integrating community values, the school aims to prepare its students for future educational transitions.

Beyond its academic focus, the school acts as a cornerstone for families in the Gwinn area. It typically offers a variety of programs and extracurricular activities designed to encourage student engagement, creativity, and physical well-being. With its emphasis on a collaborative relationship between staff, parents, and the broader community, George D. Gilbert Elementary strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where children can develop the skills and confidence necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.
208
Total Students
15.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    173 (83.2%)
  • Two or More
    23 (11.1%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (3.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.4%)
  • Black
    2 (1.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Gwinn Area Community Schools
Phone: (906)346-2775
Website: http://www.gwinnschools.org
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 109
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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
Grade 3 69
Grade 4 69
Grade 5 70
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
KI Sawyer Elementary School
Gwinn Area Community Schools
207 Students
411 SCORPION RD
GWINN, MI 49841 (4.7 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th