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Gibson Elementary

Summary:

Gibson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 429 students. The school is part of the Riverview Gardens School District, which is ranked 383 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gibson Elementary faces significant challenges, with consistently high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 45.1% to 65.3% over the past few years, far exceeding the state average and the rates of nearby schools within the Riverview Gardens district. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests, is extremely low compared to the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 4.3% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 6% for the Riverview Gardens district and 40.8% for the state. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is also very low, ranking 161 out of 191 Missouri elementary schools for African American students and 600 out of 625 for low socioeconomic status students.

Despite the relatively high spending per student at Gibson Elementary, ranging from $7,547 to $9,116 over the past few years, this does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes. The school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Missouri over the past decade, with rankings ranging from 846 out of 865 in 2015-2016 to 1054 out of 1089 in 2013-2014. This suggests that the school faces unique challenges that require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to addressing the root causes of its struggles and implementing effective interventions to support student learning and success.


Detail:

Public K-5

 9926 Fonda Dr
       Saint Louis, MO  63137-1422

(314) 869-4845

District: Riverview Gardens

SchoolDigger Rank:
884th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,116 Help


Students who attend Gibson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    R. G. Central Middle
High:    Riverview Gardens Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  429

Racial breakdown:

African American:
96.7%
White:
1.4%
Hispanic:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Compare Details Gibson Elementary ranks worse than 97.6% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 5th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Riverview Gardens School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.04. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Gibson Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Riverview Gardens School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gibson Elementary is $9,116. 6 elementary schools in the Riverview Gardens School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gibson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Gibson Elementary 884th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Gibson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Riverview Gardens:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverview Gardens 383rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gibson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Gibson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 20.48 963rd 1074 10.3%
2007 20.44 974th 1080 9.8%
2008 11.64 1030th 1084 5.0%
2009 4.95 1022nd 1053 2.9%
2010 5.11 1038th 1066 2.6%
2011 9.97 1024th 1088 5.9%
2012 8.63 1026th 1085 5.4%
2013 10.43 1042nd 1108 6.0%
2014 4.68 1054th 1089 3.2%
2015 4.81 1027th 1058 2.9%
2016 3.38 846th 865 2.2%
2017 2.51 1011th 1032 2.0%
2018 3.04 1022nd 1045 2.2%
2019 2.82 1035th 1052 1.6%
2021 3.59 896th 901 0.6%
2022 5.68 885th 908 2.5%
2023 3.67 890th 898 0.9%
2024 5.04 884th 906 2.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gibson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.24 867th 887 2.3%
2019 6.14 892nd 907 1.7%
2021 9.92 565th 574 1.6%
2022 14.87 505th 532 5.1%
2023 8.76 600th 611 1.8%
2024 11.69 600th 625 4.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Gibson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.09 241st 251 4.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Gibson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.75 213th 243 12.3%
2019 21.47 212th 250 15.2%
2021 19.97 148th 163 9.2%
2022 30.69 141st 184 23.4%
2023 18.01 171st 185 7.6%
2024 24.59 161st 191 15.7%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Gibson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 216 43 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1995 207 79 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1996 207 79 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1997 187 146 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1998 164 221 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 386
1999 126 344 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2000 86 400 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 491
2001 46 443 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 496
2002 29 483 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 522
2003 29 483 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 522
2004 26 473 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 509
2005 21 478 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2006 15 496 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2007 7 512 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2008 2 494 0 2 11 n/a n/a 0 509
2009 13 451 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2010 12 437 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2011 6 391 1 2 0 0 0 0 400
2012 6 409 0 2 0 0 0 0 417
2013 9 420 6 1 0 0 0 0 436
2014 4 369 1 2 0 0 0 0 376
2015 4 395 3 0 1 0 0 0 403
2016 5 402 3 2 1 0 0 0 413
2017 2 410 1 3 1 0 0 0 417
2018 5 456 3 9 1 0 0 0 474
2019 2 451 5 7 0 0 0 0 465
2020 3 477 8 10 0 0 0 0 498
2021 2 419 6 6 0 0 0 0 433
2022 4 424 3 6 0 0 0 0 437
2023 6 415 0 6 2 0 0 0 429

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 Gibson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 260 13.1 19.8 0
1995 286 14.4 19.9 24.5
1996 286 14.4 19.9 24.5
1997 333 16.5 20.2 36
1998 386 19.0 20.3 41.5
1999 470 23.0 20.4 58.1
2000 491 27.0 18.2 63.5
2001 496 28.0 17.7 69
2002 522 26.5 19.7 69.5
2003 522 26.5 19.7 69.5
2004 509 27.5 18.5 73.5
2005 506 27.5 18.4 75.1
2006 519 27.0 19.2 72.8
2007 522 26.0 20.1 70.1
2008 509 25.6 19.9 74.5
2009 467 28.5 16.3 81.6
2010 451 28.0 16.0 83.8
2011 400 22.3 17.9 93
2012 417 22.8 18.2 90.4
2013 436 23.3 18.6 92.7
2014 376 23.5 16.0 94.7
2015 403 26.0 15.5 100
2016 413 24.0 17.2 100
2017 417 23.5 17.7 100
2018 474 24.7 19.1 100
2019 465 26.7 17.3 99.4
2020 498 26.7 18.6 99.4
2021 433 26.7 16.1 99.3
2022 437 23.0 19.0 99.3
2023 429 22.7 18.8 99.3

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 Gibson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 260 13.1 19.8 0
1995 286 14.4 19.9 24.5
1996 286 14.4 19.9 24.5
1997 333 16.5 20.2 36
1998 386 19.0 20.3 41.5
1999 470 23.0 20.4 58.1
2000 491 27.0 18.2 63.5
2001 496 28.0 17.7 69
2002 522 26.5 19.7 69.5
2003 522 26.5 19.7 69.5
2004 509 27.5 18.5 73.5
2005 506 27.5 18.4 75.1
2006 519 27.0 19.2 72.8
2007 522 26.0 20.1 70.1
2008 509 25.6 19.9 74.5
2009 467 28.5 16.3 81.6
2010 451 28.0 16.0 83.8
2011 400 22.3 17.9 93
2012 417 22.8 18.2 90.4
2013 436 23.3 18.6 92.7
2014 376 23.5 16.0 94.7
2015 403 26.0 15.5 100
2016 413 24.0 17.2 100
2017 417 23.5 17.7 100
2018 474 24.7 19.1 100
2019 465 26.7 17.3 99.4
2020 498 26.7 18.6 99.4
2021 433 26.7 16.1 99.3
2022 437 23.0 19.0 99.3
2023 429 22.7 18.8 99.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gibson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $626 (7.4%) $7,889 (92.6%) $8,516
2020 $552 (7.3%) $6,995 (92.7%) $7,547
2021 $3,170 (40.0%) $4,756 (60.0%) $7,926
2022 $2,048 (22.5%) $7,068 (77.5%) $9,116

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gibson Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1035th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 890th of 898 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gibson Elementary)10.32.5
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverview Gardens)11.93.8
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gibson Elementary)16.13.7
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverview Gardens)13.19.2
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gibson Elementary)7.71.4
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Riverview Gardens)12.22.7
 9.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gibson Elementary)17.38.2
 9.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverview Gardens)17.59
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Science (Gibson Elementary)125
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Riverview Gardens)8.74
 4.7%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gibson Elementary)10.712.4
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverview Gardens)16.112.8
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students465429
 7.7%
African American451415
 8%
American Indian02
Asian50
 100%
Hispanic76
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White26
 200%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.4%99.3%
 0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gibson Elementary

Students who attend Gibson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : R. G. Central Middle
High : Riverview Gardens Senior High

Students at Gibson Elementary are 97% African American, 1% White, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 429 students attended Gibson Elementary.

Gibson Elementary ranks in the bottom 2.4% of Missouri elementary schools.


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