Serving 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Gilbert Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 408 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Math Proficiency
: 92%
Reading Proficiency
: 91%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Gilbert Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% IA state average).
How many students attend Gilbert Elementary School?
408 students attend Gilbert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Gilbert Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilbert Elementary School?
Gilbert Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gilbert Elementary School offer ?
Gilbert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gilbert Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 408 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Math Proficiency
: 92%
Reading Proficiency
: 91%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
