GIBSON ELEM.

GIBSON ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RIVERVIEW GARDENS school district, located in ST LOUIS, MO with about 474 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 24 teachers, GIBSON ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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, located at 9926 Fonda Drive in St. Louis, Missouri, is a public school serving students within the Riverview Gardens School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing foundational education to children in the local community, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school is part of a district dedicated to preparing students for middle school and beyond by fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning.

The school operates within the broader context of the Riverview Gardens educational community, which aims to improve student achievement and provide equitable opportunities for its diverse student body. Gibson Elementary typically emphasizes the importance of family and community involvement to enhance the educational experience. For parents or community members interested in specific data, such as recent state assessment scores, staffing updates, or enrollment information, the school district’s official website or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) report cards offer the most detailed and up-to-date performance metrics.

For more information, contact GIBSON ELEM. at (314) 869-4845 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.