Gilmore City Elementary School

Gilmore City Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Gilmore City, Iowa. Serving kindergarten through sixth grade, the school has an enrollment of 71 students and maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio of 7.1:1 with ten full-time equivalent teachers. The campus is situated at 402 SE E Ave in Humboldt County.

Gilmore City Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating stands at 3.5 out of 10, reflecting the school’s academic score of 2.5/10 and placing it at number 1112 out of 1288 schools across Iowa, which is in the 14th percentile. In terms of proficiency rates, 41% of students are considered proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while a higher percentage—56%—are proficient or above in math. Despite its modest rankings, Gilmore City Elementary School offers personalized attention and support to each student.

The school is part of the close-knit community of Gilmore City, where teachers and parents work together to provide the best possible education for their children in a rural setting.

With an enrollment of 71 students, Gilmore City Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7.1:1, Gilmore City Elementary School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Gilmore City Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.