Giberson Elementary School

2880 Ferber Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Giberson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Giberson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Giberson Elementary School's student population of 270 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
270 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Giberson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Giberson Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1360 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Giberson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Giberson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
52%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Giberson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
5%
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White
23%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Giberson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Giberson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Giberson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Giberson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Giberson Elementary School's ranking?
Giberson Elementary School is ranked #1360 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Giberson Elementary School often compared to?
Giberson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bricker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Giberson Elementary School?
270 students attend Giberson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Giberson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Giberson Elementary School?
Giberson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Giberson Elementary School offer ?
Giberson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Giberson Elementary School part of?
Giberson Elementary School is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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