Serving 162 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gibson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gibson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Gibson Elementary School's student population of 162 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gibson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gibson Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#567 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
41%
41%
White
38%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gibson Elementary School's ranking?
Gibson Elementary School is ranked #567 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Gibson Elementary School?
162 students attend Gibson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Gibson Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gibson Elementary School?
Gibson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gibson Elementary School offer ?
Gibson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Gibson Elementary School part of?
Gibson Elementary School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.
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