Gilford Elementary School

76 Belknap Mountain Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249

ges.sau73.org

303 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Gilford Elementary School (GES), located in the scenic Lakes Region of New Hampshire, serves as a foundational educational institution for students in the town of Gilford. Part of the SAU 73 district, the school is committed to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. By leveraging its location in a close-knit community, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the town to help children build a strong educational baseline during their formative years.

The school’s philosophy centers on preparing students to become lifelong learners through a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with enrichment opportunities. With a focus on modern teaching practices, Gilford Elementary aims to cultivate curiosity and resilience in its students, ensuring they are well-prepared for the transition to middle school. Through its official website and community engagement, the school maintains transparent communication and provides resources to support the diverse needs of its student body, upholding the values and standards of the Gilford school system.

303

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gilford Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	283
Hispanic	5
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	9

White
283 (93.4%)
Two or More
9 (3.0%)
Hispanic
5 (1.7%)
Black
3 (1.0%)
Asian
3 (1.0%)

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:	Gilford School District
Phone:	(603)524-1661
Website:	http://ges.sau73.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
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 53

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 64