Edwin A. Gibson Elementary

Summary:

Edwin A. Gibson Elementary is a public elementary school in Danville, Virginia, serving 518 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Danville City Public Schools district, which is ranked 123 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edwin A. Gibson Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 71.43% African American and 94.4% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Virginia elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly lower performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests compared to state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's student-teacher ratio has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 13.2 to 20 students per teacher, which is higher than the recommended ratio for effective instruction. Additionally, the school's spending per student ($8,009 in 2020-2021) is lower than the state average, which may contribute to the challenges the school faces in providing a high-quality education.

Interestingly, the school is located relatively close (within 10 miles) to several higher-performing elementary schools in the Pittsylvania County Public Schools district, such as Brosville Elementary, Stony Mill Elementary, Kentuck Elementary, and Southside Elementary. This highlights the stark contrast in educational opportunities available to students in the Danville City and Pittsylvania County school districts, and the need for significant interventions and support to address the underlying systemic challenges at Edwin A. Gibson Elementary.

Detail:

Public K-5

1215 Industrial Avenue
Danville, VA 24541

(434) 799-6426

District: Danville City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1094^th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,009

Students who attend Edwin A. Gibson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Westwood Middle
High:	George Washington High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 463

Racial breakdown:

African American:

68.0%

Hispanic:

15.1%

White:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 108.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Edwin A. Gibson Elementary ranks worse than 98.2% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Danville City Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.82. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (68%), Hispanic (15.1%), White (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 108.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edwin A. Gibson Elementary is 12.3, which is the 3^rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Danville City Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Edwin A. Gibson Elementary employs 37.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edwin A. Gibson Elementary is $8,009. 5 elementary schools in the Danville City Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edwin A. Gibson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Edwin A. Gibson Elementary 1094^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Edwin A. Gibson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Danville City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Danville City Public Schools 123^rd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Edwin A. Gibson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Edwin A. Gibson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2015	11.27	1050^th	1100	4.5%
2016	16.63	1003^rd	1096	8.5%
2017	7.85	1056^th	1099	3.9%
2018	4.28	1067^th	1097	2.7%
2019	10.18	1043^rd	1105	5.6%
2021	6.07	1052^nd	1103	4.6%
2022	3.87	1084^th	1109	2.3%
2023	5.59	1075^th	1114	3.5%
2024	3.82	1094^th	1114	1.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edwin A. Gibson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	7.96	1010^th	1036	2.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Edwin A. Gibson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.33	1047^th	1100	4.8%
2024	4.23	1077^th	1098	1.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Edwin A. Gibson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.88	1064^th	1093	2.7%
2024	4.41	1081^st	1101	1.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Edwin A. Gibson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.32	525^th	579	9.3%
2024	9.16	570^th	588	3.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Edwin A. Gibson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.30	326^th	564	42.2%
2024	53.87	286^th	580	50.7%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of 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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Edwin A. Gibson Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	92	420	8	41	1	0	9	571
2015	86	472	10	37	1	0	15	621
2016	89	459	8	39	2	0	20	617
2017	88	410	6	42	2	0	13	561
2018	73	422	7	41	2	0	13	558
2019	77	417	9	52	2	1	13	571
2020	82	449	3	59	1	1	14	609
2021	66	415	3	61	1	1	19	566
2022	60	380	5	66	0	1	22	534
2023	57	370	3	68	0	0	20	518
2024	49	315	4	70	0	0	25	463

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 Edwin A. Gibson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	571	39.0	14.6	89
2015	621	40.0	15.5	88.6
2016	617	39.0	15.8	95.1
2017	561	37.5	14.9	94.8
2018	558	34.0	16.4	98.7
2019	571	39.0	14.6	99.3
2020	609	35.0	17.4	99.2
2021	566	42.6	13.2	n/a
2022	534	26.6	20.0	99.4
2023	518	33.0	15.6	94.4
2024	463	37.5	12.3	108.4

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 Edwin A. Gibson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	571	39.0	14.6	89
2015	621	40.0	15.5	88.6
2016	617	39.0	15.8	95.1
2017	561	37.5	14.9	94.8
2018	558	34.0	16.4	98.7
2019	571	39.0	14.6	99.3
2020	609	35.0	17.4	99.2
2021	566	42.6	13.2	n/a
2022	534	26.6	20.0	99.4
2023	518	33.0	15.6	94.4
2024	463	37.5	12.3	108.4

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 Edwin A. Gibson Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,439 (17.7%)	$6,688 (82.3%)	$8,127
2020	$842 (10.8%)	$6,947 (89.2%)	$7,789
2021	$741 (9.3%)	$7,268 (90.7%)	$8,009

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edwin A. 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 1043^rd of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 1075^th of 1114 Elementary schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Edwin A. Gibson Elementary)	40	29.5	10.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Danville City Public Schools)	53	43.7	9.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Edwin A. Gibson Elementary)	43	32.1	11%
3rd Grade English Reading (Danville City Public Schools)	44	42.4	1.7%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Edwin A. Gibson Elementary)	56	51.8	4.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Danville City Public Schools)	61	34.4	26.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Edwin A. Gibson Elementary)	58	51.2	6.8%
4th Grade English Reading (Danville City Public Schools)	47	46.5	0.5%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Edwin A. Gibson Elementary)	51	27.3	23.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Danville City Public Schools)	48	40.1	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Edwin A. Gibson Elementary)	35	33.3	1.7%
5th Grade Science (Danville City Public Schools)	41	43.8	2.8%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Edwin A. Gibson Elementary)	46	48.9	2.9%
5th Grade English Reading (Danville City Public Schools)	49	52.2	3.2%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	571	518	9.3%
African American	417	370	11.3%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	9	3	66.7%
Hispanic	52	68	30.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	77	57	26%
Two or More Races	13	20	53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.3%	94.4%	4.9%

Schools Near Edwin A. Gibson Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Edwin A. Gibson Elementary	Public	K-5	1215 Industrial Avenue	Danville	24541	Danville city	Danville City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 799-6426	463	38	12.3	108.4%	49 (10.6%)	315 (68.0%)	70 (15.1%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.4%)	3.8	1094^th of 1114 public elementary schools	1.8%		5.6	1075^th of 1114 public elementary schools	3.5%	19	30.1	26.5	43.5	26.1	34.3	39.7	55.9	10.3	$8,009	$741	$7,268
Grove Park Preschool	Public	PK	1070 S Main St	Danville	24541	Danville city	Danville City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 799-6437	116	11	10.2	105.2%	19 (16.4%)	75 (64.7%)	15 (12.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.2%)								(n/a)
Forest Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	155 Mountain View Ave	Danville	24541	Danville city	Danville City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 799-6430	205	17	12.3	106.3%	68 (33.2%)	94 (45.9%)	27 (13.2%)	9 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	60.5	484^th of 1114 public elementary schools	56.6%		62.8	435^th of 1114 public elementary schools	61.0%	49	73.3	80.0	63.4	70.7	73.3	80.0	75.0	74.3	$9,544	$872	$8,672
Schoolfield Elementary	Public	K-5	1400 W Main St	Danville	24541	Danville city	Danville City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 799-6455	529	35	15.0	116.6%	82 (15.5%)	346 (65.4%)	71 (13.4%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.5%)	9.3	1037^th of 1114 public elementary schools	6.9%		10.7	1018^th of 1114 public elementary schools	8.6%	19	39.3	39.5	48.0	60.0	38.8	47.1	54.2	27.5	$8,102	$522	$7,580
Park Avenue Elementary	Public	K-5	661 Park Ave	Danville	24541	Danville city	Danville City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 799-6452	340	26	13.3	105.0%	60 (17.6%)	201 (59.1%)	57 (16.8%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.3%)	9.3	1036^th of 1114 public elementary schools	7.0%		6.4	1066^th of 1114 public elementary schools	4.3%	30	39.3	42.9	48.9	55.3	45.8	56.4	44.4	22.6	$8,718	$586	$8,132
Woodberry Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	614 Audubon Dr	Danville	24540	Danville city	Danville City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 799-6466	378	31	12.3	109.3%	35 (9.3%)	287 (75.9%)	30 (7.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.1%)	4.5	1085^th of 1114 public elementary schools	2.6%		4.1	1085^th of 1114 public elementary schools	2.6%		42.2	44.6	40.6	31.3	37.5	43.1	37.7	43.1	$10,076	$1,145	$8,931
The Northside Preschool	Public	PK	121 Gloucester Ave	Danville	24540	Danville city	Danville City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 773-8301	122	10	12.0		15 (12.3%)	84 (68.9%)	12 (9.8%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.6%)								(n/a)
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary	Public	K-5	680 Arnett Blvd	Danville	24540	Danville city	Danville City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 799-6433	605	37	16.5	124.8%	46 (7.6%)	518 (85.6%)	22 (3.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.5%)	2.5	1106^th of 1114 public elementary schools	0.7%		10.1	1024^th of 1114 public elementary schools	8.1%	82	42.6	36.4	29.2	24.7	34.7	47.3	39.3	23.2	$9,353	$658	$8,695
Kentuck Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Kentuck Elementary Cir	Ringgold	24586	Pittsylvania County	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 822-5944	477	37	12.8	86.8%	317 (66.5%)	116 (24.3%)	18 (3.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.8%)	72.6	315^th of 1114 public elementary schools	71.7%		71.4	327^th of 1114 public elementary schools	70.6%	12	91.5	80.3	94.1	94.1	69.5	72.4	89.7	64.5	$6,993	$562	$6,432
Twin Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Twin Springs Elem Cir	Danville	24540	Danville city	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 724-2666	643	41	15.6	85.5%	453 (70.5%)	125 (19.4%)	39 (6.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	21 (3.3%)	70.7	344^th of 1114 public elementary schools	69.1%		78.1	232^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	79.2%	112	81.0	82.2	73.1	73.1	79.3	93.3	72.9	84.4	$6,400	$244	$6,157

Frequently Asked Questions about Edwin A. Gibson Elementary

How many students attend Edwin A. Gibson Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 463 students attended Edwin A. Gibson Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Edwin A. Gibson Elementary attend?

Students who attend Edwin A. Gibson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westwood Middle
High : George Washington High

Is Edwin A. Gibson Elementary a good school?

Edwin A. Gibson Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.8% of Virginia elementary schools.

What district is Edwin A. Gibson Elementary in?

Danville City Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Edwin A. Gibson Elementary?

Students at Edwin A. Gibson Elementary are 68% African American, 15% Hispanic, 11% White, 5% Two or more races.

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