Gibbon Elementary School serves 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Gibbon Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gibbon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Gibbon Elementary School's student population of 329 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
329 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Gibbon Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Gibbon Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#435 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
48%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
45%
20%

Black
2%
7%

White
52%
65%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gibbon Elementary School's ranking?
Gibbon Elementary School is ranked #435 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Gibbon Elementary School?
329 students attend Gibbon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Gibbon Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gibbon Elementary School?
Gibbon Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gibbon Elementary School offer ?
Gibbon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Gibbon Elementary School part of?
Gibbon Elementary School is part of Gibbon Public Schools School District.
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