- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilbert, SC
Gilbert Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gilbert Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450270000719
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilbert Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilbert Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Gilbert, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450270000719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Gilbert Elementary held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.2 → 65.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 450270000719 · Gilbert, SC Other · MID · TRAD
823 enr · 12.1:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High (2,536 students)
Gilbert Elementary held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.2 → 65.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Gilbert Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High
2,536 students
- River Bluff Hi
River Bluff High
2,117 students
- White Knoll Hi
White Knoll High
2,025 students
- Gilbert High
Gilbert High
1,138 students
- Beechwood Midd
Beechwood Middle
1,033 students
- This school 823
Gilbert Elementary
823 students
What this shows Gilbert Elementary reports 823 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilbert Elementary compares
Gilbert Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 42% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 823 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
823
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$13,591
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Gilbert Elementary is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 01 reports $13,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gilbert Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Bluff High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Knoll High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilbert Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,025
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Gilbert
1 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 (~823 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gilbert Elementary
How many students attend Gilbert Elementary?
Gilbert Elementary has 823 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilbert, SC. CCD year-over-year: 768 (2022-23) → 804 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 15% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 23% 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 Gilbert Elementary?
42.7% of students at Gilbert Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilbert Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gilbert Elementary is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Gilbert, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilbert Elementary?
Gilbert Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Gilbert Elementary rank among public schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Gilbert, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lexington 01?
Besides Gilbert Elementary, Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students), River Bluff High (2,117 students), and White Knoll High (2,025 students). See the Lexington 01 district page for the complete list.