G.W.Childs is an urban lower elementary school that was erected in 1894 and is an historically certified building. The student population is relatively stable, with a less than ten percent transiency rate. The school strives for educational excellence, and the staff seeks to provide a positive school climate, encourages parent and community involvement and provides for cultural enrichment opportunities.
Professional development is a key to the school's successes.
Technology has been a major focus at Childs School. Combined with the programs in the computer lab, Childs School students are able to experience how technology is an important resource for life long learning. Music, Art, Technology, Physical Education and Science are taught by Specialist teachers in their own classrooms. There is a full time librarian, as well as instructional support, program support and math resource teachers to facilitate student learning. Reading, writing, math and science instruction incorporate a student centered, standards driven focus.