- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilbert, IA
Gilbert Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gilbert Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191251000759
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilbert Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Iowa schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 6.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilbert Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gilbert, IA.
School address
District: Gilbert Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191251000759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Gilbert Elementary School held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 191251000759 · Gilbert, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 18.6:1 · 6.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Gilbert High School (509 students)
Gilbert Elementary School held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Gilbert Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gilbert High
Gilbert High School
509 students
- This school
Gilbert Elementary School
409 students
- Gilbert Middle
Gilbert Middle School
408 students
- Gilbert Interm
Gilbert Intermediate School
356 students
What this shows Gilbert Elementary School reports 409 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 Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.6% | ▼ 82% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Iowa - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,902
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Gilbert Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Gilbert Comm School District reports $11,902 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Intermediate 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
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gilbert Elementary School
How many students attend Gilbert Elementary School?
Gilbert Elementary School has 409 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilbert, IA. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 26% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilbert Elementary School?
6.6% of students at Gilbert Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilbert Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gilbert Elementary School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Gilbert, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilbert Elementary School?
Gilbert Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 public schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gilbert, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gilbert Comm School District?
Besides Gilbert Elementary School, Gilbert Comm School District also operates Gilbert High School (509 students), Gilbert Middle School (408 students), and Gilbert Intermediate School (356 students). See the Gilbert Comm School District district page for the complete list.