Serving 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gibbons Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
Black
53%
21%
White
22%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
How many students attend Gibbons Street Elementary School?
228 students attend Gibbons Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Gibbons Street Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gibbons Street Elementary School?
Gibbons Street Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gibbons Street Elementary School offer ?
Gibbons Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gibbons Street Elementary School part of?
Gibbons Street Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
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