- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191251000760
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Gilbert High School held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 191251000760 · Gilbert, IA High · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 15.9:1 · 6.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Gilbert Elementary School (409 students)
Gilbert High School held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Gilbert High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gilbert High School
509 students
- Gilbert Elemen
Gilbert Elementary School
409 students
- Gilbert Middle
Gilbert Middle School
408 students
- Gilbert Interm
Gilbert Intermediate School
356 students
What this shows Gilbert High School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilbert High School compares
Gilbert High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high 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 (~509 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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 50/100 (higher 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 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.
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.