Very Good
#349 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 27% in state
Gilbert School
Elementary School · Franklin Parish · Gilbert, LA
A Franklin Parish elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 900, Gilbert, LA 71336
- Math 35% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gilbert School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 53 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gilbert 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated888/100K
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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
$47,037
Median home value
$137,900
Median rent
$617/mo
College educated
10.3%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71336; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Franklin Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baskin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | Not available | 317 | Compare → |
| Crowville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 458 | Compare → |
| Fort Necessity SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 305 | Compare → |
| Winnsboro Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 444 | 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.
Franklin Parish
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,907NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 39.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gilbert School is listed in Franklin Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gilbert School
Gilbert School is a public elementary school in Gilbert, LA, part of Franklin Parish, serving approximately 405 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #349 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gilbert School
What grades does Gilbert School serve?
Gilbert School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Gilbert School?
Gilbert School has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gilbert School rank in LA?
Gilbert School ranks #349 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Gilbert School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gilbert School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gilbert School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gilbert School a charter school?
No, Gilbert School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gilbert School a Title I school?
No, Gilbert School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gilbert School?
74.3% of students at Gilbert 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (318) 435-5961
- Area population (ZIP 71336)
- 1,404
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 71336; 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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