Giberson Elementary School serves 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Giberson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Giberson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Giberson Elementary School's student population of 325 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Giberson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Giberson Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1509 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
52%
35%
Black
15%
4%
White
26%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Giberson Elementary School's ranking?
Giberson Elementary School is ranked #1509 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Giberson Elementary School often compared to?
Giberson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bricker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Giberson Elementary School?
325 students attend Giberson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Giberson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Giberson Elementary School?
Giberson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Giberson Elementary School offer ?
Giberson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Giberson Elementary School part of?
Giberson Elementary School is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.
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