Gibbs Elementary School

gibbs.rochesterschools.org/

675 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

George W. Gibbs Elementary, located in Rochester, Minnesota, is a modern educational facility within the Rochester Public Schools district. Serving students in the northern part of the city, the school is named in honor of George W. Gibbs, the first African American to serve in the U.S. Navy and the first to reach the rank of Chief Petty Officer. The school reflects this commitment to inclusivity and excellence, providing a forward-thinking learning environment designed to support the diverse needs of its growing student population.

The school emphasizes a community-centered approach to education, prioritizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a welcoming school culture. With a contemporary facility that utilizes flexible learning spaces, Gibbs Elementary aims to foster collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking among its students. By integrating strong educational standards with a supportive staff, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while fostering a strong sense of pride and belonging within the Rochester community.

675

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gibbs Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	46
Black	147
Asian	72
Two or More	55
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
352 (52.1%)
Black
147 (21.8%)
Asian
72 (10.7%)
Two or More
55 (8.1%)
Hispanic
46 (6.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Rochester Public School District
Phone:	(507)328-4100
Website:	http://gibbs.rochesterschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	675
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 5

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gibbs Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	5
Kindergarten	98
Grade 1	116
Grade 2	114
Grade 3	120
Grade 4	119
Grade 5	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gibbs Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	322	47.7%
Male	353	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)