- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Little Rock, AR
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gibbs Magnet Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050900000614
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools.
- #7 of 24
- schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gibbs Magnet Elementary School ranks #7 of 24 schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050900000614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School grew from 284 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 050900000614 · Little Rock, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 17.1:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,371 students)
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School grew from 284 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
2,371 students
- Little Rock So
Little Rock Southwest High School
2,045 students
- Parkview Magne
Parkview Magnet High School
1,072 students
- Don Roberts El
Don Roberts Elementary School
1,035 students
- Chicot Element 897
Chicot Elementary School
897 students
- This school 291
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School
291 students
What this shows Gibbs Magnet Elementary School reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gibbs Magnet Elementary School compares
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 33% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 81% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,959
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.9%
White 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Gibbs Magnet Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Little Rock School District reports $15,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gibbs Magnet Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Rock Southwest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Magnet High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Don Roberts Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chicot Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gibbs Magnet Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Little Rock
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gibbs Magnet Elementary School
How many students attend Gibbs Magnet Elementary School?
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School has 291 students enrolled. It is a public school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gibbs Magnet Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gibbs Magnet Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gibbs Magnet Elementary School?
39.4% of students at Gibbs Magnet Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gibbs Magnet Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gibbs Magnet Elementary School is African American at 62.9% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gibbs Magnet Elementary School?
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Gibbs Magnet Elementary School rank among schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Gibbs Magnet Elementary School ranks #7 of 24 schools in Little Rock, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Rock School District?
Besides Gibbs Magnet Elementary School, Little Rock School District also operates Central High School (2,371 students), Little Rock Southwest High School (2,045 students), and Parkview Magnet High School (1,072 students). See the Little Rock School District district page for the complete list.