- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blacksburg, VA
Gilbert Linkous Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gilbert Linkous Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510252001023
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilbert Linkous Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Blacksburg · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilbert Linkous Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Linkous Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Blacksburg, VA.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510252001023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Gilbert Linkous Elementary shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 510252001023 · Blacksburg, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 11.2:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Blacksburg High (1,325 students)
Gilbert Linkous Elementary shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Gilbert Linkous Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blacksburg Hig
Blacksburg High
1,325 students
- Christiansburg
Christiansburg High
1,072 students
- Blacksburg Mid
Blacksburg Middle
958 students
- Christiansburg
Christiansburg Middle
778 students
- Auburn Element
Auburn Elementary
544 students
- This school 292
Gilbert Linkous Elementary
292 students
What this shows Gilbert Linkous Elementary reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilbert Linkous Elementary compares
Gilbert Linkous Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 61% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 14% in Virginia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,114
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.5%
Asian 15.4%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 4.8%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Gilbert Linkous Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County Public Schools reports $14,114 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gilbert Linkous Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Christiansburg High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blacksburg Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Christiansburg Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Auburn Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilbert Linkous Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Blacksburg
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gilbert Linkous Elementary
How many students attend Gilbert Linkous Elementary?
Gilbert Linkous Elementary has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blacksburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Linkous Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Linkous Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 29% 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 Linkous Elementary?
22.5% of students at Gilbert Linkous Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilbert Linkous Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gilbert Linkous Elementary is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Blacksburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilbert Linkous Elementary?
Gilbert Linkous Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Linkous Elementary rank among schools in Blacksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Linkous Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Blacksburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Blacksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Gilbert Linkous Elementary, Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Blacksburg High (1,325 students), Christiansburg High (1,072 students), and Blacksburg Middle (958 students). See the Montgomery County Public Schools district page for the complete list.