Gibbs Magnet Elementary School

Summary:

Gibbs Magnet Elementary School is a public magnet school in Little Rock, Arkansas that serves 284 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within the Little Rock School District, consistently outpacing its peers in academic achievement, student-teacher ratio, and resource allocation.

Gibbs Magnet Elementary consistently outperforms the Little Rock School District and the state of Arkansas in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 45.6% of Gibbs students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 26.1% for the district and 33.8% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.9 to 15.8 over the past few years, compared to the district average of 16.9 and the state average. Despite having a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (51.3% to 59.51%) compared to the district average of 93.78%, Gibbs Magnet Elementary is able to achieve higher academic performance, suggesting the school is effectively supporting its economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby schools in the Little Rock School District, such as Stephens Elementary, which has proficiency rates ranging from 6.3% to 13.9% in various subjects, Gibbs Magnet Elementary's proficiency rates of 39% to 53.5% are significantly higher. The higher spending per student at Gibbs Magnet Elementary, at $14,022 compared to the district average of $13,754, may contribute to its strong academic performance, as the school is able to invest in additional resources, programs, and support for its students.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 1115 W 16th St
       Little Rock, AR  72202


(501) 447-4900

District: Little Rock School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
188th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,022 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  284

Racial breakdown:

African American:
64.1%
White:
27.8%
Hispanic:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.5% Help


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Compare Details Gibbs Magnet Elementary School ranks better than 62.2% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 7th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Little Rock School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (64.1%), White (27.8%), Hispanic (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gibbs Magnet Elementary School is 15.8, which is the 4th best among 23 elementary schools in the Little Rock School District. (See more...)
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Compare Gibbs Magnet Elementary School employs 17.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gibbs Magnet Elementary School is $14,022, which is the 5th highest among 23 elementary schools in the Little Rock School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Gibbs Magnet Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Little Rock School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Little Rock School District 189th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gibbs Magnet Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 68.91 115th 411 72.0%
2006 78.49 65th 402 83.8%
2007 73.56 97th 440 78.0%
2008 72.16 115th 439 73.8%
2009 64.12 179th 445 59.8%
2010 66.74 145th 457 68.3%
2011 70.15 135th 471 71.3%
2012 61.98 203rd 468 56.6%
2013 59.77 209th 476 56.1%
2014 73.34 102nd 471 78.3%
2015 80.38 69th 466 85.2%
2016 79.11 66th 494 86.6%
2017 79.34 73rd 485 84.9%
2018 68.83 147th 480 69.4%
2019 77.48 90th 488 81.6%
2021 58.02 222nd 496 55.2%
2022 65.11 170th 487 65.1%
2023 55.71 230th 492 53.3%
2024 62.46 188th 497 62.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Open Quote We have been a part of the Gibbs community for a decade now. I could not imagine a better place to send my children. The teachers are wonderful, and work with your child where they are. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gibbs Magnet Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 129 130 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1989 157 172 2 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 335
1990 159 172 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1991 140 187 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1992 141 190 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1993 134 191 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1994 121 170 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1995 132 165 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1996 132 165 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1997 146 160 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1998 143 161 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1999 145 156 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2000 127 147 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2001 128 158 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 298
2002 134 158 8 8 1 n/a n/a 0 309
2003 134 158 8 8 1 n/a n/a 0 309
2004 130 164 11 8 1 n/a n/a 0 314
2005 120 164 14 12 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2006 117 158 13 8 1 n/a n/a 0 297
2007 109 165 18 10 2 n/a n/a 0 304
2008 115 161 18 12 2 n/a n/a 0 308
2009 103 165 17 15 2 n/a n/a 0 302
2010 112 158 16 12 2 0 0 0 300
2011 104 165 15 14 3 1 4 0 306
2012 110 169 13 13 1 0 5 0 311
2013 112 167 8 18 1 1 5 0 312
2014 104 163 6 23 1 0 5 0 302
2015 104 153 7 19 0 0 8 0 291
2016 92 183 5 14 0 0 8 0 302
2017 89 191 3 15 0 0 8 0 306
2018 83 196 1 16 0 0 9 0 305
2019 76 190 1 20 0 0 6 0 293
2020 88 182 2 17 0 0 5 0 294
2021 74 182 2 18 1 0 3 0 280
2022 72 176 2 17 2 0 0 0 269
2023 79 182 2 17 3 0 1 0 284

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gibbs Magnet Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 265 22.0 12.0 n/a
1989 335 23.0 14.5 n/a
1990 338 20.0 16.9 30.2
1991 333 24.8 13.4 32.7
1992 339 26.5 12.7 31
1993 336 21.5 15.6 35.1
1994 299 21.3 14.0 36.8
1995 307 23.8 12.9 32.6
1996 307 23.8 12.9 32.6
1997 312 19.8 15.8 30.1
1998 311 19.8 15.7 33.4
1999 311 13.0 23.9 41.8
2000 285 14.0 20.4 38.6
2001 298 14.0 21.3 41.6
2002 309 24.0 12.9 43.4
2003 309 24.0 12.9 43.4
2004 314 24.0 13.1 40.1
2005 310 27.0 11.5 43.9
2006 297 26.0 11.4 44.4
2007 304 23.0 13.2 42.8
2008 308 23.0 13.4 39.9
2009 302 20.0 15.1 40.4
2010 300 22.6 14.2 45.3
2011 306 22.0 13.9 45.4
2012 311 22.0 14.1 43.4
2013 312 22.0 14.1 47.8
2014 302 22.0 13.6 46.4
2015 291 25.0 11.6 51.5
2016 302 26.0 11.6 50.7
2017 306 25.9 11.8 29.4
2018 305 21.1 14.4 22.6
2019 293 20.0 14.6 57.7
2020 294 21.8 13.4 52
2021 280 20.1 13.9 58.2
2022 269 18.9 14.2 51.3
2023 284 17.9 15.8 59.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gibbs Magnet Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 265 22.0 12.0 n/a
1989 335 23.0 14.5 n/a
1990 338 20.0 16.9 30.2
1991 333 24.8 13.4 32.7
1992 339 26.5 12.7 31
1993 336 21.5 15.6 35.1
1994 299 21.3 14.0 36.8
1995 307 23.8 12.9 32.6
1996 307 23.8 12.9 32.6
1997 312 19.8 15.8 30.1
1998 311 19.8 15.7 33.4
1999 311 13.0 23.9 41.8
2000 285 14.0 20.4 38.6
2001 298 14.0 21.3 41.6
2002 309 24.0 12.9 43.4
2003 309 24.0 12.9 43.4
2004 314 24.0 13.1 40.1
2005 310 27.0 11.5 43.9
2006 297 26.0 11.4 44.4
2007 304 23.0 13.2 42.8
2008 308 23.0 13.4 39.9
2009 302 20.0 15.1 40.4
2010 300 22.6 14.2 45.3
2011 306 22.0 13.9 45.4
2012 311 22.0 14.1 43.4
2013 312 22.0 14.1 47.8
2014 302 22.0 13.6 46.4
2015 291 25.0 11.6 51.5
2016 302 26.0 11.6 50.7
2017 306 25.9 11.8 29.4
2018 305 21.1 14.4 22.6
2019 293 20.0 14.6 57.7
2020 294 21.8 13.4 52
2021 280 20.1 13.9 58.2
2022 269 18.9 14.2 51.3
2023 284 17.9 15.8 59.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gibbs Magnet Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,334 (16.6%) $11,688 (83.4%) $14,022

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gibbs Magnet Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 90th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 230th of 492 Elementary schools
 28.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Gibbs Magnet Elementary School)84.474.5
 9.9%
   3rd Grade English (Little Rock School District)61.551.9
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Gibbs Magnet Elementary School)8053.5
 26.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Little Rock School District)51.340.7
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Gibbs Magnet Elementary School)46.734.9
 11.8%
   3rd Grade Science (Little Rock School District)30.426.9
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Gibbs Magnet Elementary School)37.844.2
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Little Rock School District)30.926.6
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Gibbs Magnet Elementary School)86.165.4
 20.7%
   4th Grade English (Little Rock School District)57.151.8
 5.3%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Gibbs Magnet Elementary School)69.840.8
 29%
   4th Grade Math (Little Rock School District)41.635.6
 6%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Gibbs Magnet Elementary School)55.934.6
 21.3%
   4th Grade Science (Little Rock School District)32.930
 2.9%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Gibbs Magnet Elementary School)60.542.9
 17.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Little Rock School District)37.735.5
 2.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Gibbs Magnet Elementary School)87.276.9
 10.3%
   5th Grade English (Little Rock School District)62.359.8
 2.5%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Gibbs Magnet Elementary School)53.930.8
 23.1%
   5th Grade Math (Little Rock School District)3824.2
 13.8%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Gibbs Magnet Elementary School)43.533.3
 10.2%
   5th Grade Science (Little Rock School District)3123.6
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Gibbs Magnet Elementary School)53.930.8
 23.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Little Rock School District)32.728.4
 4.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students293284
 3.1%
African American190182
 4.2%
American Indian03
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic2017
 15%
Pacific Islander00
White7679
 3.9%
Two or More Races61
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.7%59.5%
 1.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 284 students attended Gibbs Magnet Elementary School.

Students at Gibbs Magnet Elementary School are 64% African American, 28% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Gibbs Magnet Elementary School ranks 188th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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