- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Fayette, GA
Gilbert Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gilbert Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130537001051
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilbert Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in La Fayette · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilbert Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in La Fayette, GA.
School address
District: Walker County · Georgia
NCES ID 130537001051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Gilbert Elementary School held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 130537001051 · La Fayette, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 12.2:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeland High School (1,284 students)
Gilbert Elementary School held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Gilbert Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgeland High
Ridgeland High School
1,284 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,157 students
- Saddle Ridge E
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School
772 students
- Cherokee Ridge
Cherokee Ridge Elementary
548 students
- Lafayette Midd 499
Lafayette Middle School
499 students
- This school 476
Gilbert Elementary School
476 students
What this shows Gilbert Elementary School reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilbert Elementary School compares
Gilbert Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 11% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in Georgia - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$14,698
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Gilbert Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walker County reports $14,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gilbert Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilbert Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in La Fayette
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 (~476 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gilbert Elementary School
How many students attend Gilbert Elementary School?
Gilbert Elementary School has 476 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Fayette, GA. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 School?
67.1% of students at Gilbert Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilbert Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gilbert Elementary School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in La Fayette, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilbert Elementary School?
Gilbert Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 School rank among schools in La Fayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in La Fayette, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in La Fayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Walker County?
Besides Gilbert Elementary School, Walker County also operates Ridgeland High School (1,284 students), Lafayette High School (1,157 students), and Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School (772 students). See the Walker County district page for the complete list.