Edwin A. Gibson Elementary

1215 Industrial Avenue
Danville, VA 24541

518 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Edwin A. Gibson Elementary School, located on Industrial Avenue in Danville, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Danville Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment where young students can develop essential academic and social skills. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and personal growth.

In addition to its academic mission, Edwin A. Gibson Elementary is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for its students. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with families to ensure a holistic approach to student development. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with various school-wide initiatives and programs, the school strives to inspire a love of learning and help every child reach their full potential within a safe and structured setting.

518

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edwin A. Gibson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	68
Black	370
Asian	3
Two or More	20

Black
370 (71.4 %)
Hispanic
68 (13.1 %)
White
57 (11.0 %)
Two or More
20 (3.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Danville City Public Schools
Phone:	(434)799-6426
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	442
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

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 100