GOTSCH INTERMEDIATE SCH.

8348 S LACLEDE STATION RD
ST LOUIS, MO 63123

www.afftonschools.net

562 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Gotsch Intermediate School is part of the Affton School District, located in St. Louis, Missouri. Serving students in grades 3 through 5, the school is situated on the South Laclede Station Road campus, which it shares with other district facilities. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and middle school, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to secondary education.

The school places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement, leveraging the resources of the broader Affton School District to provide a well-rounded curriculum. As a hub for intermediate learners, Gotsch prioritizes a collaborative culture where teachers and staff work closely with families to ensure each student reaches their potential. Through its integration with the district’s mission, the school aims to provide high-quality instruction while maintaining the small-community feel that characterizes the Affton educational experience.

562

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GOTSCH INTERMEDIATE SCH.
Demographic	Student Count
White	411
Hispanic	45
Black	30
Asian	27
Two or More	49

White
411 (73.1%)
Two or More
49 (8.7%)
Hispanic
45 (8.0%)
Black
30 (5.3%)
Asian
27 (4.8%)

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:	AFFTON 101
Phone:	(314)842-1238
Website:	http://www.afftonschools.net
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	562
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 3 188

Grade 4 175

Grade 5 199