THEODORE R. AND THELMA A. GIBSON CHARTER SCHOOL

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Charter School 168 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School is a K-8 public charter school located in the historic Overtown neighborhood of Miami, Florida. Named in honor of the prominent civil rights activist and community leader Reverend Theodore R. Gibson and his wife, Thelma, the school reflects a deep commitment to the legacy of academic excellence and social advocacy. The institution operates with a mission to provide a rigorous, well-rounded education that prepares students to become productive, self-reliant citizens in a global society.

The school emphasizes a structured learning environment that integrates core academics with character development and community involvement. By leveraging its location in the heart of Miami, the school fosters a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve high academic standards while developing a strong sense of civic responsibility. With a focus on small class sizes and personalized attention, the Gibson Charter School aims to bridge educational gaps and empower its student body through a curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and long-term academic success.

168

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THEODORE R. AND THELMA A. GIBSON CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	66
Black	99
Two or More	1

Black
99 (58.9%)
Hispanic
66 (39.3%)
White
2 (1.2%)
Two or More
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)438-0895
Website:	http://www.gibsoncharterschool.com/wp/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 26

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 29

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for THEODORE R. AND THELMA A. GIBSON CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	26
Grade 1	36
Grade 2	25
Grade 3	33
Grade 4	19
Grade 5	29

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for THEODORE R. AND THELMA A. GIBSON CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	86	51.2%
Male	82	48.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)