Gibbs Elementary

gibbs.rochesterschools.org/

730 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

George W. Gibbs Elementary, located in Rochester, Minnesota, is a modern educational facility within the Rochester Public Schools district. Serving students in the northern part of the city, the school is named in honor of George W. Gibbs, the first African American to serve in the U.S. Navy and the first to reach the rank of Chief Petty Officer. The school reflects this commitment to inclusivity and excellence, providing a forward-thinking learning environment designed to support the diverse needs of its growing student population.

The school emphasizes a community-centered approach to education, prioritizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a welcoming school culture. With a contemporary facility that utilizes flexible learning spaces, Gibbs Elementary aims to foster collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking among its students. By integrating strong educational standards with a supportive staff, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while fostering a strong sense of pride and belonging within the Rochester community.

730

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gibbs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	388
Hispanic	46
Black	145
Asian	83
Two or More	67
Pacific Islander	1

White
388 (53.2 %)
Black
145 (19.9 %)
Asian
83 (11.4 %)
Two or More
67 (9.2 %)
Hispanic
46 (6.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)328-4100
Website:	http://gibbs.rochesterschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	730
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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

Kindergarten 130

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 123

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gibbs Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	130
Grade 1	122
Grade 2	125
Grade 3	108
Grade 4	122
Grade 5	123

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gibbs Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	346	47.4%
Male	384	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)