- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilbert, LA
Gilbert School
Federal NCES profile for Gilbert School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220066000487
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilbert School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Louisiana schools.
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 394
- students enrolled
Gilbert School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Franklin Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220066000487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Gilbert School shrank from 431 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 220066000487 · Gilbert, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 14.1:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Parish High School (706 students)
Gilbert School shrank from 431 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Gilbert School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Paris
Franklin Parish High School
706 students
- Crowville Scho
Crowville School
409 students
- This school
Gilbert School
394 students
- Winnsboro Elem
Winnsboro Elementary School
366 students
- Baskin School
Baskin School
325 students
- Fort Necessity 254
Fort Necessity School
254 students
What this shows Gilbert School reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilbert School compares
Gilbert School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 20% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,907
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 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 63.7%
African American 34.3%
Two or More 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Gilbert School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin Parish reports $15,907 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gilbert School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Parish High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crowville School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winnsboro Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baskin School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Necessity School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilbert School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gilbert School
How many students attend Gilbert School?
Gilbert School has 394 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilbert, LA. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert School is 14.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 10% 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 School?
74.9% of students at Gilbert School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilbert School?
The largest demographic group at Gilbert School is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Gilbert, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilbert School?
Gilbert School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Franklin Parish?
Besides Gilbert School, Franklin Parish also operates Franklin Parish High School (706 students), Crowville School (409 students), and Winnsboro Elementary School (366 students). See the Franklin Parish district page for the complete list.