Excellent
#125 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 12% in state
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School
Elementary School · Little Rock School District · Little Rock, AR
A Little Rock School District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1115 W 16TH ST, Little Rock, AR 72202
- Math 48% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gibbs Magnet Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gibbs Magnet Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,916/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Little Rock), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,167
Median home value
$246,900
Median rent
$1,040/mo
College educated
48.6%
Homeownership
27.7%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.l. King Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Ark Virtual Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 1,014 | Compare → |
| Ivy Hill Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 339 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Little Rock School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #6 of 38
- District spending per student
- $15,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School is listed in LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gibbs Magnet Elementary School
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School is a public elementary school in Little Rock, AR, part of Little Rock School District, serving approximately 299 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gibbs Magnet Elementary School
What grades does Gibbs Magnet Elementary School serve?
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gibbs Magnet Elementary School?
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gibbs Magnet Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gibbs Magnet Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gibbs Magnet Elementary School rank in AR?
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School ranks #125 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Gibbs Magnet Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gibbs Magnet Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gibbs Magnet Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gibbs Magnet Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gibbs Magnet Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gibbs Magnet Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gibbs Magnet Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gibbs Magnet Elementary School?
60.9% of students at Gibbs Magnet Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (501) 447-4900
- Area population (ZIP 72202)
- 9,648
- Area median age
- 38.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72202; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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