J.E.
I am a teacher in the public school system. I have a daughter with the same issue. I am concerned about her getting bored. I was advised to get her tested for gifted next year around January/February before she starts Kindergarten. That way she can get staffed into the gifted program before school starts.
I don't want to spend all my money on private school. We too just make ends meet. If our children get into good public schools they will be just fine. My daughter is zoned for a really good public school so I am not too concerned.
I don't know if my daughter is just really smart or if she is gifted. However, I was told it was easier to pass at the Kindergarted level then the older they get.
I hope this helps.
Jenn