- Enrollment
- 1,248
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Danville, VA
Edwin a. Gibson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Edwin a. Gibson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510111002960
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edwin a. Gibson Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 94.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Edwin a. Gibson Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edwin a. Gibson Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Danville, VA.
School address
District: Danville City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510111002960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Edwin a. Gibson Elementary shrank from 518 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 510111002960 · Danville, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 14.1:1 · 94.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High (1,248 students)
Edwin a. Gibson Elementary shrank from 518 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Edwin a. Gibson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Washing
George Washington High
1,248 students
- Westwood Middl
Westwood Middle
642 students
- G.L.H. Johnson
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary
571 students
- Schoolfield El
Schoolfield Elementary
516 students
- O. Trent Bonne
O. Trent Bonner Middle
501 students
- This school 466
Edwin a. Gibson Elementary
466 students
What this shows Edwin a. Gibson Elementary reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edwin a. Gibson Elementary compares
Edwin a. Gibson Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.4% | ▲ 64% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Virginia - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
White 9.7%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Edwin a. Gibson Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Danville City Public Schools reports $18,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edwin a. Gibson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G.L.H. Johnson Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schoolfield Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| O. Trent Bonner Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edwin a. Gibson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Danville
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Schoolfield Elementary
Standard public school
516 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Woodberry Hills Elementary
Standard public school
377 students 14:1 students per teacher
Park Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
361 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Forest Hills Elementary
Standard public school
200 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edwin a. Gibson Elementary
How many students attend Edwin a. Gibson Elementary?
Edwin a. Gibson Elementary has 466 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Danville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edwin a. Gibson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edwin a. Gibson Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edwin a. Gibson Elementary?
94.4% of students at Edwin a. Gibson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edwin a. Gibson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Edwin a. Gibson Elementary is African American at 71.0% of enrollment, in Danville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edwin a. Gibson Elementary?
Edwin a. Gibson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edwin a. Gibson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, Edwin a. Gibson Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Danville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Danville on the city page.
What other schools are in Danville City Public Schools?
Besides Edwin a. Gibson Elementary, Danville City Public Schools also operates George Washington High (1,248 students), Westwood Middle (642 students), and G.L.H. Johnson Elementary (571 students). See the Danville City Public Schools district page for the complete list.