GIBBS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gibbs Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Canton City school district, located in Canton, OH with about 287 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade 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 17 teachers, Gibbs Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Gibbs Elementary School is a public school located in the Canton City School District in Canton, Ohio. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing foundational education for students in the elementary grades. As part of the larger Canton City district, the school works to balance academic instruction with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.
The school is situated in the northeastern part of Canton, serving as a neighborhood anchor for the local community. Like many schools in the district, Gibbs Elementary emphasizes inclusive learning environments and utilizes various programs and initiatives to support student growth, including literacy, mathematics, and extracurricular enrichment. The school is committed to fostering a supportive culture that engages both students and their families to help bridge the gap between classroom learning and community involvement.
For more information, contact Gibbs Elementary School at (330) 456-1521 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Canton, OH 44705-1128
(330) 456-1521
GIBBS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Canton, OH with about 287 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Canton City
- Total Students:
- 287
- Teachers:
- 17.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 287 students
- Black or African American
- 49.5%
- White
- 34.5%
- Two or more races
- 9.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.0%
- Female
- 42.9%
- Male
- 57.1%
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.