- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Giberson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Giberson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080453000665
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Giberson Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #31 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Giberson Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Giberson Elementary School ranks #31 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080453000665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Giberson Elementary School shrank from 299 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 080453000665 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 14.6:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (1,089 students)
Giberson Elementary School shrank from 299 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Giberson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison High
Harrison High School
1,089 students
- The Vanguard S
The Vanguard School (Elementary)
949 students
- Sierra High Sc
Sierra High School
843 students
- Soaring Eagles
Soaring Eagles Elementary School
764 students
- Sand Creek Int
Sand Creek International School
595 students
- This school 291
Giberson Elementary School
291 students
What this shows Giberson Elementary School reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Giberson Elementary School compares
Giberson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▲ 53% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Colorado - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.0%
White 21.0%
African American 18.2%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Giberson Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an reports $14,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Giberson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Vanguard School (Elementary) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Soaring Eagles Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Giberson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 Giberson Elementary School
How many students attend Giberson Elementary School?
Giberson Elementary School has 291 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Giberson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Giberson Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Giberson Elementary School?
58.9% of students at Giberson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Giberson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Giberson Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Giberson Elementary School?
Giberson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Giberson Elementary School rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Giberson Elementary School ranks #31 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides Giberson Elementary School, Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an also operates Harrison High School (1,089 students), The Vanguard School (Elementary) (949 students), and Sierra High School (843 students). See the Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.