Gilbert Elementary School

www.walkerschools.org

508 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gilbert Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in La Fayette, Georgia, serving as part of the Walker County School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and character development, the school serves a local community of students in the elementary grade levels. Its mission generally aligns with the broader district goals of providing a supportive learning environment that prepares students for future academic success through a comprehensive curriculum and active community involvement.

The school is characterized by its focus on creating a foundational educational experience that balances core academic subjects—such as reading, writing, and mathematics—with social-emotional learning. As part of the Walker County school system, Gilbert Elementary utilizes district-wide resources and pedagogical standards to ensure that students meet state requirements. Families interested in specific school policies, calendar updates, or administrative contact information can find further details through the official district website at [www.walkerschools.org](http://www.walkerschools.org).

508

Total Students

39.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gilbert Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	441
Hispanic	8
Black	18
Two or More	41

White
441 (86.8 %)
Two or More
41 (8.1 %)
Black
18 (3.5 %)
Hispanic
8 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Walker County
Phone:	(706)638-2432
Website:	http://www.walkerschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	476
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 61

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 71