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Gilbert Elementary School

87 S Burnt Mill Rd
La Fayette, GA 30728
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gilbert Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gilbert Elementary School's student population of 510 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Learning Is a Journey... Take the First Step!

School Rankings

Gilbert Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gilbert Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1495 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
37%
39%
16%
40%
10-14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
3%
36%
White
88%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gilbert Elementary School's ranking?
Gilbert Elementary School is ranked #1495 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Gilbert Elementary School often compared to?
Gilbert Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Naomi Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Gilbert Elementary School?
510 students attend Gilbert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Gilbert Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gilbert Elementary School?
Gilbert Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gilbert Elementary School offer ?
Gilbert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gilbert Elementary School part of?
Gilbert Elementary School is part of Walker County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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