Gilbert Elementary School
Tel:
(480)497-3300
- Gilbert Elementary School serves 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 46% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Gilbert Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Gilbert Elementary School's student population of 532 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 532 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gilbert Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gilbert Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #763 out of 1,842 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 46% | 45% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 44% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gilbert Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gilbert Elementary School is Evit - Gilbert High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gilbert Global Academy Junior High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mesquite Junior High School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gilbert Evit - Gilbert High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.2 miles
1101 E. Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480)461-4000 0.2 9-12 n/a - Gilbert Gilbert Global Academy High School Grades: 9-12 | 68 students
0.2 miles
140 South Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480)497-3452 0.2 9-12 68 - Gilbert Gilbert Global Academy Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 1 students
0.2 miles
140 South Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480)497-3300 0.2 7-8 1 - Gilbert Mesquite Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 606 students
0.4 miles
130 W. Mesquite St.
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480)497-3300 0.4 6-8 606 - Gilbert Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 302 students
0.6 miles
717 W. Ray Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480)545-8011 0.6 7-12 302
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