Serving 358 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gibson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gibson Elementary serves the northwest part of Fresno, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 0.7 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest point reaching 1.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gibson Elementary School's student population of 358 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 81% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
358 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gibson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gibson Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3389 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gibson Elementary School's ranking?
Gibson Elementary School is ranked #3389 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gibson Elementary School often compared to?
Gibson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bullard Talent by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gibson Elementary School?
358 students attend Gibson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Gibson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gibson Elementary School?
Gibson Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gibson Elementary School offer ?
Gibson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Gibson Elementary School part of?
Gibson Elementary School is part of Fresno Unified School District.
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