GIBSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gibson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fresno Unified school district, located in Fresno, CA with about 473 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Gibson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Gibson Elementary School, located at 1266 W. Barstow Ave. in Fresno, California, is a public school serving students within the Fresno Unified School District. Situated in a well-established area of Northwest Fresno, the school serves as a foundational educational hub for the surrounding community, focusing on core academic instruction and social-emotional development for elementary-aged children.

As part of the Fresno Unified system, Gibson Elementary emphasizes standard curriculum benchmarks while participating in district-wide initiatives designed to support student achievement and college or career readiness. The campus benefits from its location in a residential neighborhood, often fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. Parents and families interested in specific enrollment data, current test scores, or after-school programs are encouraged to visit the official Fresno Unified School District website or contact the school’s main office directly for the most up-to-date information regarding school culture and performance metrics.

For more information, contact Gibson Elementary at (559) 451-4500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1266 W. Barstow Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711-3129
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GIBSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fresno, CA with about 473 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Fresno Unified
Total Students:
473
Teachers:
21
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 473 students

Hispanic/Latino
48.4%
White
30.7%
Black or African American
12.5%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian
3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.