Gilbert Elementary School serves 470 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher 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 95% 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: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 55%
- Reading Proficiency: 59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gilbert Elementary School's student population of 470 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
470 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gilbert Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)59%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
40%
12%

Hispanic
51%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
5%
22%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a

Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Gilbert Elementary School often compared to?
Gilbert Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walt Disney, Faylane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Gilbert Elementary School?
470 students attend Gilbert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Gilbert Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilbert Elementary School?
Gilbert Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Gilbert Elementary School offer ?
Gilbert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Gilbert Elementary School part of?
Gilbert Elementary School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.
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