Serving 318 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 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gilbert Linkous Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Gilbert Linkous Elementary School's student population of 318 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
6%
18%
Black
4%
22%
White
72%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gilbert Linkous Elementary School's ranking?
Gilbert Linkous Elementary School is ranked #154 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Gilbert Linkous Elementary School often compared to?
Gilbert Linkous Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kipps Elementary School, Harding Avenue Elementary School, Margaret Beeks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
318 students attend Gilbert Linkous Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Gilbert Linkous Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilbert Linkous Elementary School?
Gilbert Linkous Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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?
Gilbert Linkous Elementary School is part of Montgomery Co PBLC Schs School District.
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