The Gillispie School
- Grades: PK-6
- Student Enrollment: 293
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
- Address
- 7380 Girard Ave
- La Jolla, CA 92037
- Phone
- (858) 459-3773
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School Description
The Gillispie School enrolls 293 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-6. It is located in La Jolla, CA, which is a medium sized city with a median household income of $68,691.
School Operational Details
- Students Have Access to a Library or Media Center
School Days and Hours
- School Days Per Year: 173Note: Kindergarten Operates Five Days Per Week
- School Hours Per Day: 7Note: Kindergarten Operates on a Full Day Schedule
School Associations
- National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
- Other school association(s)
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for The Gillispie School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on February 17, 2008
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - This school really focuses on the children's social and emotional development. They have an exceptional program with wonderful teachers. You truly feel like one big happy family among everyone there. They work with children on their manners as well as their academics. The children really excel in all areas when attending there. I really love this school!
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 293
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 16.1Full-Time Teachers: 14Part-Time Teachers: 3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 11.7
- Percent Minority Students: 20.1%
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 82 (28.0%)
- Females: 211 (72.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 39 | 13.3% |
| Black | 1 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 4 | 1.4% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 5.1% |
| White | 130 | 44.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 104 | 35.5% |
| Kindergarten | 34 | 11.6% |
| 1st Grade | 27 | 9.2% |
| 2nd Grade | 19 | 6.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 26 | 8.9% |
| 4th Grade | 32 | 10.9% |
| 5th Grade | 21 | 7.2% |
| 6th Grade | 13 | 4.4% |
Source: CA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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