Gilbert Unified District (4239)

District Overview
Located in the vibrant Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan region, Gilbert Unified District is an actively operating public school district headquartered at 1016 N. Burk Street in Gilbert, Arizona. Set within a large city environment, this traditional, non-charter district delivers a continuous educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Across its 38 operational schools, the district serves a diverse and growing student body of over 31,500 enrolled learners, offering a comprehensive academic foundation designed to support children at every stage of their primary and secondary education.

To foster student achievement across its expansive school network, Gilbert Unified District maintains a robust organizational infrastructure backed by a dedicated workforce of over 8,100 full-time equivalent staff members. The district’s instructional framework is anchored by approximately 3,828 full-time equivalent teachers and more than 580 instructional aides, complemented by a support staff of over 3,750 professionals who oversee operations, student services, and administrative functions. This substantial staffing commitment ensures well-resourced classrooms and tailored learning environments for families throughout the community. Parents, students, and researchers seeking further details can explore district programs and school resources directly at gilbertschools.net.
38
Total Schools
31,560
Total Students
3,827.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Demographic Student Count
White17,677
Hispanic9,164
Black1,048
Asian1,083
Two or More2,055
American Indian376
Pacific Islander157
  • White
    17,677 (56.0%)
  • Hispanic
    9,164 (29.0%)
  • Two or More
    2,055 (6.5%)
  • Asian
    1,083 (3.4%)
  • Black
    1,048 (3.3%)
  • American Indian
    376 (1.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    157 (0.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Gilbert Unified District (4239)
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary26
Middle5
High7
Other3
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:38
Students:31,560*
Teachers (FTE):3,827.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.2
Schools in Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Found 41 Schools