Gibbs Elementary School
Gibbs Elementary School serves 287 students in grades 3-5.
Gibbs Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 30% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Gibbs Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Gibbs Elementary School's student population of 287 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 287 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Gibbs Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,255 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Gibbs Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2737 out of 3255 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 62% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 6% |
| Black | 49% | 17% |
| White | 35% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.48 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Canton City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gibbs Elementary School is Stark College And Career High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Belle Stone Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Canton Stark College And Career High School Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 125 students10
0.7 miles
1379 Garfield Ave Sw Ste B
Canton, OH 44706
(234) 214-4140 0.7 9-12 125 - Canton Belle Stone Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 366 students
0.8 miles
2100 Rowland Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44714
(330) 452-6521 0.8 PK-2 366 - Canton Barbara F Schreiber Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 291 students
0.9 miles
1503 Woodland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-1672 0.9 PK-2 291 - Canton East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 126 students10
1.0 miles
1500 Superior Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(234) 207-5455 1 K-8 126 - Canton Canton Arts Academy @ Summit Math: 62% | Reading: 72%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 292 students10
1.1 miles
1100 10th St Nw
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-6537 1.1 K-8 292
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