Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School
Tel:
(714)522-7281
- Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School serves 706 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School's student population of 706 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 706 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6189 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 81% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 6% |
| White | 3% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Buena Park Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School is Hope (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Buena Park Junior High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Buena Park Buena Park Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 998 students
0.6 miles
6931 Orangethorpe Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714)522-8491 0.6 7-8 998 - Buena Park Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 479 students
1.0 miles
7101 Stanton Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714)521-8568 1.0 K-6 479 - Buena Park Arthur F. Corey Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 581 students
1.1 miles
7351 Holder St.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714)522-8389 1.1 K-6 581 - Buena Park James A. Whitaker Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 568 students
1.3 miles
8401 Montana St.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714)521-9770 1.3 K-6 568 - Buena Park Hope Special Education School
Grades: 7-12 | 226 students
1.4 miles
7901 Knott Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714)220-4198 1.4 7-12 226
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