Gibbs Elementary School serves 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
290 students
Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
32 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
99%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gibbs Elementary School?
290 students attend Gibbs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Gibbs Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Gibbs Elementary School offer ?
Gibbs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Gibbs Elementary School part of?
Gibbs Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
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