Established in 1959, Gashland Elementary is an academic institution that conducts educational classes to students in grades two through five. Located in Kansas City, Mo., it supports a day care program for kindergarten students that offers academic education and focuses on child development. The school also conducts various before- and after-school programs for students. Gashland Elementary maintains a parent-teacher association and conducts various events and sports and extracurricular activities. It operates a library media center that provides free online access to magazines, journals, newspapers and business information to students. The school additionally offers breakfast and lunch menus to students. Gashland Elementary is a part of North Kansas City Schools, which serves more than 17,500 students and is fully accredited by the state of Missouri.