Gilbert Elementary

768 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gilbert Elementary School, located at 314 Main Street in Gilbert, South Carolina, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Lexington County School District One. As a community-focused school, it provides a structured learning environment for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing both core academic subjects and the social-emotional development necessary for young learners. The school is deeply integrated into the small-town character of Gilbert, often acting as a hub for local families and fostering a close-knit educational atmosphere.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition to the middle and high school levels. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Gilbert Elementary focuses on foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities and community-oriented programs, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals within the Gilbert community.

768

Total Students

68.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gilbert Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	531
Hispanic	143
Black	54
Two or More	39
American Indian	1

White
531 (69.1 %)
Hispanic
143 (18.6 %)
Black
54 (7.0 %)
Two or More
39 (5.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lexington 01
Phone:	(803)821-1600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	768
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 52

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 122

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gilbert Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	52
Kindergarten	113
Grade 1	129
Grade 2	106
Grade 3	120
Grade 4	126
Grade 5	122

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gilbert Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	335	43.6%
Male	433	56.4%

Elementary School K - 5th