Excellent
#166 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 13% in state
Gilbert Elementary School
Elementary School · Gilbert Comm School District · Gilbert, IA
A Gilbert Comm School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
109 Rothmoor, Gilbert, IA 50105
- Math 92% proficient (2012)
- Reading 91% proficient (2012)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gilbert Elementary School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 88%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 92% across the 4-year record (2009–2012).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)
Based on 8 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gilbert 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low77/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$122,813
Median home value
$265,100
Median rent
$887/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cecilia Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Northwood Pre-schoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–K | 4.0 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Fellows Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 4.4 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Meeker Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 4.7 mi | 365 | 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.
Gilbert Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,902NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gilbert Elementary School is listed in Gilbert Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gilbert Elementary School
Gilbert Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gilbert, IA, part of Gilbert Comm School District, serving approximately 408 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #166 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gilbert Elementary School
What grades does Gilbert Elementary School serve?
Gilbert Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Gilbert Elementary School?
Gilbert Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Elementary School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gilbert Elementary School rank in IA?
Gilbert Elementary School ranks #166 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Gilbert Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gilbert 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 Gilbert Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gilbert Elementary School has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Is Gilbert Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gilbert Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gilbert Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gilbert Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gilbert Elementary School?
11.5% of students at Gilbert 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 408
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Story County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (515) 232-3744
- Area population (ZIP 50105)
- 1,384
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 50105; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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