Stanford J Gibson Primary School

8 Ridgeland Rd
Norwich, NY 13815
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Stanford J Gibson Primary School serves 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Stanford J Gibson Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Norwich, NY, encompassing approximately 107.7 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 12.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Stanford J Gibson Primary School's student population of 388 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
388 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Connect, Inspire, and Empower

School Rankings

The diversity score of Stanford J Gibson Primary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
2%
31%
Black
4%
15%
White
91%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
(22-23)
42%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Little Twisters

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Stanford J Gibson Primary School?
388 students attend Stanford J Gibson Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Stanford J Gibson Primary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stanford J Gibson Primary School?
Stanford J Gibson Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Stanford J Gibson Primary School offer ?
Stanford J Gibson Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stanford J Gibson Primary School part of?
Stanford J Gibson Primary School is part of Norwich City School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Stanford J Gibson Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Norwich, NY, encompassing approximately 107.7 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 12.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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