GFW Elementary School

GFW Public Schools
323 E 11TH ST
GIBBON, MN 55335
240 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
G.F.W. Elementary School, located in Gibbon, Minnesota, is part of the Gibbon Fairfax Winthrop (GFW) School District. Serving the local community, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for future success. The school fosters a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to engage with their curriculum through a variety of instructional methods designed to meet diverse learning needs.

As a central hub for the GFW community, the elementary school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. By leveraging the resources of the broader school district, G.F.W. Elementary aims to cultivate a positive school culture that promotes character development and community involvement. For more information regarding their academic programs, school calendar, and district initiatives, you can visit their official website at [www.gfw.k12.mn.us](http://www.gfw.k12.mn.us/).
240
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    174 (72.5%)
  • Hispanic
    54 (22.5%)
  • Two or More
    10 (4.2%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
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: GFW Public Schools
Phone: (507)207-2216
Website: http://www.gfwschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 102
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* 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 32
Kindergarten 28
Grade 1 36
Grade 2 36
Grade 3 37
Grade 4 30
Grade 5 41
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
LAFAYETTE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
LAFAYETTE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
Charter School 0 Students
351 6TH ST
LAFAYETTE, MN 56054 (8.7 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th