Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gilbert Linkous Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Gilbert Linkous Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gilbert Linkous Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Gilbert Linkous Elementary School?
329 students attend Gilbert Linkous Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Gilbert Linkous Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilbert Linkous Elementary School?
Gilbert Linkous Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gilbert Linkous Elementary School offer ?
Gilbert Linkous Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gilbert Linkous Elementary School part of?
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