Below Average
#7819 of 9,539 schools in CA
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary
Elementary School · Buena Park Elementary · Buena Park, CA
A Buena Park Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
7255 Eighth St., Buena Park, CA 90621
- Math 21% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carl E. Gilbert Elementary score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 23% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carl E. Gilbert Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,632/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buena Park), 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
$94,679
Median home value
$734,400
Median rent
$2,061/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
37%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90621; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pius V Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| St. Pius V Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Mabel L. Pendleton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Arthur F. Corey ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 363 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Buena Park Elementary
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $19,084NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary is listed in Buena Park Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carl E. Gilbert Elementary
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary is a public elementary school in Buena Park, CA, part of Buena Park Elementary, serving approximately 526 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,819 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carl E. Gilbert Elementary
What grades does Carl E. Gilbert Elementary serve?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Carl E. Gilbert Elementary?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl E. Gilbert Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl E. Gilbert Elementary is 26.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carl E. Gilbert Elementary rank in CA?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary ranks #7,819 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Carl E. Gilbert Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Carl E. Gilbert Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carl E. Gilbert Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carl E. Gilbert Elementary a charter school?
No, Carl E. Gilbert Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carl E. Gilbert Elementary a Title I school?
No, Carl E. Gilbert Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carl E. Gilbert Elementary?
90.5% of students at Carl E. Gilbert Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 526
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (714) 522-7281
- Area population (ZIP 90621)
- 35,735
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. 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 90621; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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