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Grade 3 and Grade 4 are the largest grades at Gillis Center School, with 10 students each.

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

45 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

91%

State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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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.

The student needs to have an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) or a 504 Plan. The school district needs to contract the student to our school.

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When is the application deadline for Gillis Center School?

The application deadline for Gillis Center School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Gillis Center School located?

Gillis Center School is located in the South Kansas City neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 6 other private schools located in South Kansas City.

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