- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gilbert, SC
Gilbert Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gilbert Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450270000041
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilbert Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilbert Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Gilbert, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450270000041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Gilbert Middle held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 63.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 450270000041 · Gilbert, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
804 enr · 12.8:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High (2,536 students)
Gilbert Middle held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 63.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Gilbert Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High
2,536 students
- River Bluff Hi
River Bluff High
2,117 students
- White Knoll Hi
White Knoll High
2,025 students
- Gilbert High
Gilbert High
1,138 students
- Beechwood Midd
Beechwood Middle
1,033 students
- This school 804
Gilbert Middle
804 students
What this shows Gilbert Middle reports 804 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilbert Middle compares
Gilbert Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 48% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 804 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
804
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$13,591
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Gilbert Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 01 reports $13,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gilbert Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Bluff High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Knoll High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilbert Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,025
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~804 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gilbert Middle
How many students attend Gilbert Middle?
Gilbert Middle has 804 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gilbert, SC. CCD year-over-year: 822 (2022-23) → 831 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Middle is 12.8:1, which is 10% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 18% 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 Middle?
38.2% of students at Gilbert Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilbert Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gilbert Middle is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Gilbert, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilbert Middle?
Gilbert Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Gilbert, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lexington 01?
Besides Gilbert Middle, Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students), River Bluff High (2,117 students), and White Knoll High (2,025 students). See the Lexington 01 district page for the complete list.