Serving 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gibbs Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60%
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20% in MN)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gibbs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gibbs Elementary School's student population of 675 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
675 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
45 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gibbs Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)60%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
22%
12%
White
50%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Gibbs Elementary School?
675 students attend Gibbs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Gibbs Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Gibbs Elementary School offer ?
Gibbs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gibbs Elementary School part of?
Gibbs Elementary School is part of Rochester Public School District.
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