Enrollment
409
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.6%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gilbert Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gilbert Elementary School
Gilbert Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Gilbert, Iowa, enrolling 409 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 91% of Iowa schools and 26% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.6% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Iowa average.
Enrollment of 409 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 140 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #124, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Gilbert Comm School District also operates Gilbert High School (509 students) and Gilbert Middle School (408 students) alongside Gilbert Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gilbert Elementary School compares
Gilbert Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,998
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gilbert Comm School District, which includes Gilbert Elementary School.
$10,998
Per student
-14%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.0%
State 44.5%
Federal 5.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~409 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Gilbert on the city page.
Is Gilbert Elementary School a good school?
Gilbert Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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