At a glance
Reported students
515
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
450
Gilbert Elementary: 515 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
22.3:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 471
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.4:1
What the reported data says about Gilbert Elementary
Gilbert Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Garden Grove. It is one of 66 current school records connected to Garden Grove Unified. NCES reports 515 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.3:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (49.3%) and Asian (39.8%). English learners represent 37.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Gilbert Elementary
- 1How do the reported 22.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.11 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 37.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5%
- Hispanic49.3%
- Black0.8%
- Asian39.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Garden Grove Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Leo Carrillo Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
508 reported students
Riverdale Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
501 reported students
Sunnyside Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
500 reported students
Stanford Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
488 reported students
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
480 reported students
James Monroe Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
555 reported students
Public schools near Gilbert Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther L. Walter Elementary · Magnolia Elementary | KG–06 | 442 | 0.8 mi |
| Louis G. Zeyen Elementary Elementary · Garden Grove Unified | KG–06 | 230 | 0.9 mi |
| Faylane Elementary Elementary · Garden Grove Unified | KG–06 | 466 | 0.9 mi |
| Brookhurst Elementary Elementary · Garden Grove Unified | KG–06 | 427 | 0.9 mi |
| Dr. Jonas E. Salk Elementary · Magnolia Elementary | KG–06 | 627 | 1.1 mi |
| Bryant Elementary Elementary · Garden Grove Unified | KG–06 | 571 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gilbert Elementary
What grades does Gilbert Elementary serve?
Gilbert Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Garden Grove Unified.
How many students attend Gilbert Elementary?
Gilbert Elementary reported 515 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 471 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gilbert Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 22.3:1, based on 515 students and 23.11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Gilbert Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gilbert Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Garden Grove Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gilbert Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Gilbert Elementary in?
Gilbert Elementary is part of Garden Grove Unified, based in Garden Grove, CA, which operates 66 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gilbert Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Esther L. Walter (0.8 mi), Louis G. Zeyen Elementary (0.9 mi), Faylane Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.