- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yakima, WA
Gilbert Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gilbert Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 531011001693
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilbert Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #9 of 17
- elementary schools in Yakima · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilbert Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Elementary School ranks #9 of 17 elementary schools in Yakima, WA.
School address
District: Yakima School District · Washington
NCES ID 531011001693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Gilbert Elementary School held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 531011001693 · Yakima, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 15.4:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Davis High School (2,359 students)
Gilbert Elementary School held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Gilbert Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Davis High Sch
Davis High School
2,359 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
2,258 students
- Franklin Middl 848
Franklin Middle School
848 students
- Wilson Middle 840
Wilson Middle School
840 students
- Lewis & Clark 815
Lewis & Clark Middle School
815 students
- This school 415
Gilbert Elementary School
415 students
What this shows Gilbert Elementary School reports 415 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 50% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Washington - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.0%
White 27.2%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Gilbert Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yakima School District reports $18,941 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Yakima
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ridgeview Elementary
Standard public school
533 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Garfield Elementary School
Standard public school
507 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Summitview Elementary
Standard public school
475 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Robertson Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gilbert Elementary School
How many students attend Gilbert Elementary School?
Gilbert Elementary School has 415 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yakima, WA. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% 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?
67.3% of students at Gilbert Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilbert Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gilbert Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilbert Elementary School?
Gilbert Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 elementary schools in Yakima?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Elementary School ranks #9 of 17 elementary schools in Yakima, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Yakima on the city page.
What other schools are in Yakima School District?
Besides Gilbert Elementary School, Yakima School District also operates Davis High School (2,359 students), Eisenhower High School (2,258 students), and Franklin Middle School (848 students). See the Yakima School District district page for the complete list.