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Gibson Elementary School

2020 Walker Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gibson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 632 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Gibson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Gibson Elementary School's student population of 632 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
632 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Gibson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gibson Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2412 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gibson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gibson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gibson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gibson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Gibson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Gibson Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
39%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gibson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
48%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gibson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gibson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Gibson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gibson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Gibson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gibson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gibson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gibson Elementary School's ranking?
Gibson Elementary School is ranked #2412 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Gibson Elementary School often compared to?
Gibson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Old Town Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Gibson Elementary School?
632 students attend Gibson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Gibson Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gibson Elementary School?
Gibson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gibson Elementary School offer ?
Gibson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gibson Elementary School part of?
Gibson Elementary School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 632 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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