Serving 575 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 39%
- Reading Proficiency: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School's student population of 575 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School is 0.29, 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)39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School?
575 students attend Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School offer ?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School part of?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School is part of Buena Park Elementary School District.
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