Giberson Elementary School
Tel:
(719)579-2165
- Giberson Elementary School serves 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Giberson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Giberson Elementary School's student population of 376 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 376 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Giberson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Giberson Elementary School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1077 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 58% | 34% |
| Black | 14% | 5% |
| White | 22% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harrison No. 2 in the county of El Paso an School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Giberson Elementary School is Sierra High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Panorama Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Turman Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Turman Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 275 students
0.5 miles
3245 Springnite Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719)579-2195 0.5 PK-5 275 - Colorado Springs Sierra High School Grades: 9-12 | 800 students
0.6 miles
2250 Jet Wing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719)579-2090 0.6 9-12 800 - Colorado Springs Bricker Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 354 students
0.8 miles
4880 Dover Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719)579-2150 0.8 PK-5 354 - Colorado Springs Soaring Eagles Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 541 students
0.8 miles
4710 Harrier Ridge Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719)540-4000 0.8 PK-5 541 - Colorado Springs Panorama Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 486 students
0.9 miles
2145 South Chelton
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719)579-3220 0.9 6-8 486
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