Enrollment
509
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gilbert, IA
Gilbert High School
Federal NCES profile for Gilbert High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191251000760
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilbert High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 6.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilbert High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Gilbert, IA.
School address
District: Gilbert Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191251000760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gilbert High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gilbert High School
Gilbert High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Gilbert, Iowa, enrolling 509 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.1% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Iowa average.
Enrollment of 509 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Gilbert Comm School District also operates Gilbert Elementary School (409 students) and Gilbert Middle School (408 students) alongside Gilbert High 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 High School compares
Gilbert High 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.1% | ▼ 83% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Iowa - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 3.5%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Gilbert High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gilbert Comm School District, which includes Gilbert High 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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilbert High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high 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 (~509 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gilbert High School
How many students attend Gilbert High School?
Gilbert High School has 509 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gilbert, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert High School is 15.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilbert High School?
6.1% of students at Gilbert High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilbert High School?
The largest demographic group at Gilbert High School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Gilbert, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilbert High School?
Gilbert High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gilbert High School rank among public schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert High School ranks #1 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 High School a good school?
Gilbert High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 High School, Gilbert Comm School District also operates Gilbert Elementary School (409 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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