GIBBS MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1115 W 16TH STREET
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202

www.lrsd.org/o/gibbs

291 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gibbs Magnet Elementary School, located in the historic heart of Little Rock, Arkansas, operates under the Little Rock School District. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide specialized academic programming that draws students from across the district, often focusing on unique themes or enriched curriculum models meant to foster student engagement and academic growth. The school serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a structured, inclusive learning environment that aims to prepare elementary-aged children for the rigors of middle and high school.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and utilizes its location to provide a centralized educational hub for families. By focusing on the principles of the magnet school system, Gibbs strives to offer a rigorous academic experience while also prioritizing the social and emotional development of its students. Parents and community members interested in specific curriculum offerings, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular opportunities are encouraged to visit the official Little Rock School District website at [www.lrsd.org](http://www.lrsd.org) for the most current information and school news.

291

Total Students

19.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GIBBS MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	18
Black	183
Asian	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

Black
183 (62.9%)
White
81 (27.8%)
Hispanic
18 (6.2%)
Two or More
5 (1.7%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)447-4900
Website:	http://www.lrsd.org/o/gibbs
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 42