GASHLAND ELEMENTARY

www.nkcschools.org/gaes/

218 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Gashland Elementary School is a public school located in Kansas City, Missouri, and is part of the North Kansas City School District (NKC Schools). Serving students in the surrounding community, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded academic foundation while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of a large and diverse district, Gashland benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum provided by NKC Schools, which emphasizes student achievement, social-emotional growth, and preparation for middle school transitions.

The school is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood, reflecting the district’s commitment to community-based education. Its academic programming typically includes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, often supplemented by enrichment activities and technology integration. Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, faculty directories, and upcoming district events by visiting the official school website at [http://www.nkcschools.org/gaes/](http://www.nkcschools.org/gaes/).

218

Total Students

13.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GASHLAND ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	31
Black	18
Asian	5
Two or More	32
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
128 (58.7%)
Two or More
32 (14.7%)
Hispanic
31 (14.2%)
Black
18 (8.3%)
Asian
5 (2.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.9%)

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:	NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Phone:	(816)321-5100
Website:	http://www.nkcschools.org/gaes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	218
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 114

Grade 1 104