Gilbert Elementary School

www.gilbertcsd.org

409 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Gilbert Elementary School, located at 109 Rothmoor in Gilbert, Iowa, serves as a foundational component of the Gilbert Community School District. Situated in a small, tight-knit community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for its youngest learners. By emphasizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, the elementary school strives to prepare students for success as they transition into the upper grade levels within the district.

The school is known for leveraging the resources of the Gilbert Community School District to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prioritizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. With a focus on small-town values combined with modern educational practices, Gilbert Elementary works closely with families and the local community to create an inclusive atmosphere. Through its commitment to student-centered learning, the school remains a focal point for academic excellence and community engagement in the Gilbert area.

409

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gilbert Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	19
Black	5
Asian	21
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
343 (83.9%)
Asian
21 (5.1%)
Two or More
20 (4.9%)
Hispanic
19 (4.6%)
Black
5 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Gilbert Comm School District
Phone:	(515)232-3744
Website:	http://www.gilbertcsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 71

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 112