- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Louis, MO
Gibson Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Gibson Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292667000726
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gibson Elem. earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Missouri schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #38 of 47
- elementary schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gibson Elem. has class sizes larger than 93% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gibson Elem. ranks #38 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Riverview Gardens · Missouri
NCES ID 292667000726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Gibson Elem. shrank from 429 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 292667000726 · St Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 17.6:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview Gardens Sr. High (1,246 students)
Gibson Elem. shrank from 429 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Gibson Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverview Gard
Riverview Gardens Sr. High
1,246 students
- R. G. Central
R. G. Central Middle
578 students
- Westview Middl
Westview Middle School
524 students
- This school 387
Gibson Elem.
387 students
- Meadows Elem. 321
Meadows Elem.
321 students
- Lemasters Elem 301
Lemasters Elem.
301 students
What this shows Gibson Elem. reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gibson Elem. compares
Gibson Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 38% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 93% in Missouri - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.8%
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
$12,486
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 98.4%
White 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 98.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.2, Gibson Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Riverview Gardens reports $12,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gibson Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Gardens Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R. G. Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lemasters Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gibson Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gibson Elem.
How many students attend Gibson Elem.?
Gibson Elem. has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gibson Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Gibson Elem. is 17.6:1, which is 38% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gibson Elem.?
99.3% of students at Gibson Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gibson Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Gibson Elem. is African American at 98.4% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gibson Elem.?
Gibson Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Gibson Elem. rank among elementary schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Gibson Elem. ranks #38 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverview Gardens?
Besides Gibson Elem., Riverview Gardens also operates Riverview Gardens Sr. High (1,246 students), R. G. Central Middle (578 students), and Westview Middle School (524 students). See the Riverview Gardens district page for the complete list.