Gillingham Charter School

www.gillinghamcharterschool.org

Charter School 233 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Gillingham Charter School, located in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school distinguishes itself through a philosophy rooted in the "Charlotte Mason" method of education, which emphasizes a "living education." This approach focuses on fostering a love for learning by exposing students to a broad, rich curriculum that includes nature study, literature, art, and music, while encouraging the development of strong moral character and personal habits.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Gillingham Charter School prioritizes a collaborative community environment that values the partnership between parents, students, and educators. The school is known for its commitment to individualized attention, aiming to cultivate self-motivated learners who are capable of critical thinking and creative expression. By integrating classical principles with modern educational standards, the school strives to provide a comprehensive, holistic learning experience that prepares its students for future academic success and civic engagement.

233

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gillingham Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	42
Black	17
Two or More	20
American Indian	4

White
150 (64.4%)
Hispanic
42 (18.0%)
Two or More
20 (8.6%)
Black
17 (7.3%)
American Indian
4 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gillingham Charter School
Phone:	(570)955-3830
Website:	http://www.gillinghamcharterschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	233
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 18

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 14

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 18

Grade 8 21

Grade 9 22

Grade 10 19