- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Gilbert Intermediate School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 191251002192 · Gilbert, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 17:1 · 8.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Gilbert High School (509 students)
Gilbert Intermediate School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Gilbert Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gilbert High
Gilbert High School
509 students
- Gilbert Elemen
Gilbert Elementary School
409 students
- Gilbert Middle
Gilbert Middle School
408 students
- This school
Gilbert Intermediate School
356 students
What this shows Gilbert Intermediate School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilbert Intermediate School compares
Gilbert Intermediate 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~356 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.