Gurney Elementary School

478 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Gurney Elementary School, located in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, serves as a cornerstone of the Kenston Local School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the primary grades (typically preschool through third grade), the school emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional growth. The facility is well-regarded for its commitment to early childhood development, utilizing a curriculum designed to build curiosity, literacy, and a strong sense of community among its young learners.

Beyond the classroom, Gurney Elementary is recognized for its collaborative approach to education, which heavily involves parents and the broader Chagrin Falls community. The school prides itself on a culture of inclusivity and excellence, often highlighted by its focus on character building and personalized instruction. With a dedicated staff and a focus on creating a positive school climate, Gurney Elementary provides a vital stepping stone that prepares students for academic success as they transition to the upper elementary and middle school levels.

478

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gurney Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	436
Hispanic	21
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	15

White
436 (91.2%)
Hispanic
21 (4.4%)
Two or More
15 (3.1%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)

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:	Chagrin Falls Exempted Village
Phone:	(440)338-5144
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 50

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 94