At a glance
Reported students
466
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
369
Edwin A. Gibson Elementary: 466 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. 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
- 537
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about Edwin A. Gibson Elementary
Edwin A. Gibson Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Danville. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Danville City Public Schools. NCES reports 466 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.9:1 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 Black (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.7%). English learners represent 7.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. 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 Edwin A. Gibson Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 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 1 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
- 7.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 16%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.13
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.7%
- Hispanic13.7%
- Black71%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
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 Danville City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Schoolfield Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
516 reported students
Woodberry Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
377 reported students
Park Avenue Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
361 reported students
Forest Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
200 reported students
Arnett Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
Enrollment not reported
O. Trent Bonner Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
501 reported students
Public schools near Edwin A. Gibson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills Elementary Elementary · Danville City Public Schools | KG–05 | 200 | 0.9 mi |
| Schoolfield Elementary Elementary · Danville City Public Schools | KG–05 | 516 | 1.9 mi |
| Park Avenue Elementary Elementary · Danville City Public Schools | KG–05 | 361 | 2.2 mi |
| Woodberry Hills Elementary Elementary · Danville City Public Schools | KG–05 | 377 | 2.4 mi |
| North Elementary Elementary · Caswell County Schools | PK–05 | 320 | 2.8 mi |
| Arnett Hills Elementary Elementary · Danville City Public Schools | KG–05 | — | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Edwin A. Gibson Elementary
What grades does Edwin A. Gibson Elementary serve?
Edwin A. Gibson Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Danville City Public Schools.
How many students attend Edwin A. Gibson Elementary?
Edwin A. Gibson Elementary reported 466 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 537 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Edwin A. Gibson Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 466 students and 33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Edwin A. Gibson Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Edwin A. Gibson Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Danville City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Edwin A. Gibson Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.8% 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 Edwin A. Gibson Elementary in?
Edwin A. Gibson Elementary is part of Danville City Public Schools, based in Danville, VA, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Edwin A. Gibson Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Forest Hills Elementary (0.9 mi), Schoolfield Elementary (1.9 mi), Park Avenue Elementary (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.