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Gillis Center School

8150 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO, 64114-0641 -

School Notes Overview:

Since 1870, Gillis has been dedicated to serving the needs of children and families of Kansas City. Gillis’ services have undergone many changes over the years. From our beginnings as a support service for families following the Civil War, to our years as an orphanage, to the current focus of assisting troubled children and their families to become healthy and self-sufficient, we have remained steadfast to our original mission of helping the “needy and distressed” of Kansas City. Gillis is also committed to serving the needs of children and families in the future. Our strong foundation and quality care and innovative vision will guide us as we adjust to the changes of the 21st century. The mission of Gillis is to help at-risk children and their families become contributing members of the community through education, counseling and social services. The vision of Gillis is that all children will live in emotionally stable, safe and nurturing families....

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School Overview:

	Gillis Center School
School Type	Special Education School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Private Special Education Centers
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 1 - 10
County	Jackson County, MO
Student Body
Total Students	40 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MO) School Avg.
% Students of Color	44%	19%
Students by Grade
	Grade 1 - 2 students
	Grade 2 - 6 students
	Grade 3 - 6 students
	Grade 4 - 4 students
	Grade 6 - 9 students
	Grade 7 - 9 students
	Grade 9 - 3 students
	Grade 10 - 1 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	10 teachers
	This School	(MO) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:6	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	176 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

Since 1870, Gillis has been dedicated to serving the needs of children and families of Kansas City. Gillis’ services have undergone many changes over the years. From our beginnings as a support service for families following the Civil War, to our years as an orphanage, to the current focus of assisting troubled children and their families to become healthy and self-sufficient, we have remained steadfast to our original mission of helping the “needy and distressed” of Kansas City. Gillis is also committed to serving the needs of children and families in the future. Our strong foundation and quality care and innovative vision will guide us as we adjust to the changes of the 21st century. The mission of Gillis is to help at-risk children and their families become contributing members of the community through education, counseling and social services. The vision of Gillis is that all children will live in emotionally stable, safe and nurturing families.
Profile last updated: 02/03/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (64114)	School Zip (64114)	(MO) State Average
Population (Approximate)	23,639 people	5,593,929 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	44%	18%
Population Average Age	42 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	1.9 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$43,117	$45,202
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.5 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	51 years old	43 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	65% / 35%	69% / 31%