VIOLA GIBSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Viola Gibson Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Cedar Rapids Comm School District school district, located in Cedar Rapids, IA with about 578 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, Viola Gibson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Viola Gibson Elementary School, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a prominent member of the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Its curriculum focuses on developing foundational academic skills while encouraging students to explore their interests through a variety of extracurricular activities and community-building initiatives.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student growth and its strong partnership with families and the local community. By utilizing the resources provided by the Cedar Rapids Community School District, Viola Gibson Elementary integrates modern educational technology and research-based teaching strategies to help students meet high academic standards. With a focus on both social-emotional development and intellectual curiosity, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Viola Gibson Elementary School at (319) 558-2920 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6101 Gibson DR NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
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VIOLA GIBSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Cedar Rapids, IA with about 578 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
578
Teachers:
32.43
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 578 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending VIOLA GIBSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
88.1%
Black or African American
4.5%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian
1.9%
Hispanic/Latino
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

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.