GIBSON EL

GIBSON EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CORPUS CHRISTI ISD school district, located in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX with about 469 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 31 teachers, GIBSON EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 School, located at 5723 Hampshire in Corpus Christi, Texas, is a public school serving students within the Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD). As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing foundational education to young learners in the local community, emphasizing academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential literacy and numeracy skills. The school environment is structured to support the diverse needs of its student population, fostering a community-oriented atmosphere where faculty and staff work to prepare children for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academic mission, GIBSON ELementary plays a vital role as a community hub in the 78408 area of Corpus Christi. The school typically engages in initiatives designed to promote student involvement and parental participation, aiming to create a supportive network that extends beyond the classroom walls. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, GIBSON ELementary strives to provide a stable and encouraging learning environment that addresses the specific educational challenges and opportunities inherent to its local neighborhood.

For more information, contact GIBSON EL at (361) 878-2500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5723 HAMPSHIRE
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78408-2207
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GIBSON EL is a public Title I school in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX with about 469 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
CORPUS CHRISTI ISD
Total Students:
469
Teachers:
31.95
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 469 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GIBSON EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 83% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
83.4%
White
13.4%
Black or African American
2.3%
Two or more races
0.9%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

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.