Gier Elementary School

www.hillsdaleschools.org

434 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Gier Elementary School, located at 175 Spring Street in Hillsdale, Michigan, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Hillsdale Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on early childhood and primary education development. By emphasizing core subjects and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare children for the challenges of middle school and beyond while maintaining a strong connection to the local Hillsdale community.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered learning and the implementation of programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on creating a welcoming and safe atmosphere, Gier Elementary encourages parental involvement and community collaboration to enhance the educational experience. Through a combination of academic instruction and character-building initiatives, the faculty strives to help every student achieve their potential in an inclusive and nurturing setting.

434

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gier Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	388
Hispanic	20
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	22

White
388 (89.4%)
Two or More
22 (5.1%)
Hispanic
20 (4.6%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Hillsdale Community Schools
Phone:	(517)437-7347
Website:	http://www.hillsdaleschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	268
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 79