Serving 490 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carl E. Gilbert Elementary serves the western part of Buena Park, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 1.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School's student population of 490 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
490 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6542 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School's ranking?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School is ranked #6542 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School?
490 students attend Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School offer ?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School part of?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School is part of Buena Park Elementary School District.
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