Gibson Elementary School

6357 S. Bayou Black Drive
Gibson, LA 70356

162 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Gibson Elementary School, located at 6357 S. Bayou Black Drive in Gibson, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Terrebonne Parish School District. Situated in a rural community setting, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of its young students, typically serving children from pre-kindergarten through the elementary grades. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to build strong academic skills and positive character traits.

The school is characterized by its commitment to providing a structured learning environment that meets the diverse needs of its student body. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing classroom instruction tailored to foundational learning, Gibson Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school. Through collaboration between dedicated educators, staff, and families, the school strives to maintain a welcoming atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and progress within the Gibson, LA area.

162

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gibson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	13
Black	67
Two or More	16
American Indian	4

Black
67 (41.4 %)
White
62 (38.3 %)
Two or More
16 (9.9 %)
Hispanic
13 (8.0 %)
American Indian
4 (2.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Terrebonne Parish
Phone:	(985)575-3260
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 20

Kindergarten 15

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 27