Giberson Elementary School

Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an

2880 FERBER DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80916

www.hsd2.org/GES

291 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Giberson Elementary School is a public school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and is part of the Harrison School District 2 (HSD2). Situated on Ferber Drive, the school serves a diverse population of elementary-aged students, focusing on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. Like many schools within the HSD2 community, Giberson is dedicated to providing equitable opportunities for all learners, utilizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the importance of a collaborative partnership between staff, students, and families. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding its educational programs, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. By prioritizing a culture of inclusion and academic rigor, Giberson Elementary aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to navigate an increasingly complex world.

291

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Giberson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	160
Black	53
Two or More	14
American Indian	3

Hispanic
160 (55.0%)
White
61 (21.0%)
Black
53 (18.2%)
Two or More
14 (4.8%)
American Indian
3 (1.0%)

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:	Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an
Phone:	(719)579-2165
Website:	http://www.hsd2.org/GES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 46