Enrollment
356
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gilbert, IA
Gilbert Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Gilbert Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191251002192
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilbert Intermediate School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 8.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilbert Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 84% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Gilbert, IA.
School address
District: Gilbert Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191251002192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gilbert Intermediate School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gilbert Intermediate School
Gilbert Intermediate School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Gilbert, Iowa, enrolling 356 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.5% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Iowa average.
With 356 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 149 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #79.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Gilbert Comm School District also operates Gilbert High School (509 students) and Gilbert Elementary School (409 students) alongside Gilbert Intermediate 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 Intermediate School compares
Gilbert Intermediate 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.5% | ▼ 77% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 84% in Iowa - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Gilbert Intermediate School is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gilbert Comm School District, which includes Gilbert Intermediate 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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T 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 |
Comparisons are relative to Gilbert Intermediate 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
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary 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 (~356 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gilbert Intermediate School
How many students attend Gilbert Intermediate School?
Gilbert Intermediate School has 356 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gilbert, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Intermediate School is 17:1, which is 15% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilbert Intermediate School?
8.5% of students at Gilbert Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilbert Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Gilbert Intermediate School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Gilbert, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilbert Intermediate School?
Gilbert Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Intermediate School ranks #2 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 Intermediate School a good school?
Gilbert Intermediate School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Intermediate School, Gilbert Comm School District also operates Gilbert High School (509 students), Gilbert Elementary School (409 students), and Gilbert Middle School (408 students). See the Gilbert Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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