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Gibson Elementary School

312 Gibson Rd.
Woodland, CA 95695
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Tel: (530) 662-3944
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Gibson Elementary School serves 433 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 23% (Top 1% in CA)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 41% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gibson Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
433 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Gibson Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
23%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
41%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gibson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Gibson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
68%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Gibson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
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White
21%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.49
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Gibson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gibson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gibson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Woodland Joint Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Gibson Elementary School?

433 students attend Gibson Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of Gibson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 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 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

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 Woodland Joint Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 23% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 41% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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