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Gibbs Magnet Elementary School

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Gibbs Magnet Elementary School ranks 105 th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

105^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 79% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Gibbs Magnet Elementary School in Little Rock, AR, is a public magnet school serving 291 students in grades PK through 5, and it stands out as a high-performing beacon within the Little Rock School District, a district that overall ranks in the bottom 29th percentile in the state.

Gibbs is an academic powerhouse compared to nearby schools. In the 2025-2026 school year, its English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate of 59.6% was more than four times higher than the rates at nearby Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership & Language Magnet Academy (13.9%) and Stephens Elementary (14.0%). It also outperforms many charter schools, with ELA proficiency significantly higher than Estem Elementary School (39.3%) and Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy (33%). The school also benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1, allowing for more individualized attention than at Pulaski Heights Elementary School (17.7:1) or Stephens (17.5:1).

A key strength is its early literacy program, with 3rd-grade ELA proficiency (69.4%) and Reading proficiency (71.5%) nearly double the state average. However, there is a slight dip in upper-grade performance, suggesting a need for continued support in 4th and 5th grade. Notably, Gibbs achieves these results with per-student spending ($18,630) that is lower than some lower-performing schools, such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy ($27,658), indicating highly effective resource use. This combination of strong academics, a diverse student body, and efficient operations makes Gibbs a top choice for families in central Little Rock.

291

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,630

Per pupil spending ?

57.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1115 W 16th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202

(501) 447-4900

District: Little Rock School District

Racial breakdown:

African American:

62.9%

White:

27.8%

Hispanic:

6.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 53rd percentile in 2023 → 79th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (55% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Arkansas elementary schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 79th (2026) from a 53rd-percentile low (2023)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

District avg32%

Arkansas avg42%

105^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 21%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From top 13% (2016) to top 21% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 22Elementary Schools in the Little Rock School District

178^th of 251Little Rock School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	76.7	105 of 491	78.6%	★★★★☆
2025	78.3	96 of 495	80.6%	★★★★☆
2024	62.5	188 of 497	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.7	230 of 492	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.1	170 of 487	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.0	222 of 496	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	77.5	90 of 488	81.6%	★★★★☆
2018	68.8	147 of 480	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	79.3	73 of 485	84.9%	★★★★☆
2016	79.1	66 of 494	86.6%	★★★★☆
2015	80.4	69 of 466	85.2%	★★★★☆
2014	73.3	102 of 471	78.3%	★★★★☆
2013	59.8	209 of 476	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.0	203 of 468	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	70.1	135 of 471	71.3%	★★★★☆
2010	66.7	145 of 457	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	64.1	179 of 445	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	72.2	115 of 439	73.8%	★★★★☆
2007	73.6	97 of 440	78.0%	★★★★☆
2006	78.5	65 of 402	83.8%	★★★★☆
2005	68.9	115 of 411	72.0%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts60%+20 vs state

Reading58%+18 vs state

Mathematics53%+9 vs state

Science50%+6 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, August 16, 2017

We have been a part of the Gibbs community for a decade now. I could not imagine a better place to send my children. The teachers are wonderful, and work with your child where they are. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)							ATLAS Reading (2026)							ATLAS Mathematics (2026)							ATLAS Science (2026)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1115 W 16th Street	Little Rock	72202	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 447-4900	291	20	14.6	57.7%	81 (27.8%)	183 (62.9%)	18 (6.2%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	76.7	105^th of 491 public elementary schools	78.6%		78.3	96^th of 495 public elementary schools	80.6%	9	69.4	54.2	55.1				59.6	71.5	52.1	51.0				58.2	55.1	56.3	48.9				53.4	71.4	37.6	40.8				50.0	$18,630	$2,375	$16,255
Dr Martin Luther King Junior Leadership & Language Magnet Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	905 M L King Drive	Little Rock	72202	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-5100	414	28	14.9	99.3%	11 (2.7%)	380 (91.8%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (3.1%)	4.9	489^th of 491 public elementary schools	0.4%		7.3	481^st of 495 public elementary schools	2.8%	8	12.9	10.8	17.8				13.9	12.9	10.8	17.8				13.8	10.2	15.2	13.6				13.2	18.0	15.2	6.7				13.1	$27,658	$5,489	$22,170
Arkansas Virtual Academy Elementary	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-5	717 West 7th Street	Little Rock	72201	Pulaski County	Arkansas Virtual Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(501) 664-4225	1,387	32	43.5	64.6%	806 (58.1%)	369 (26.6%)	114 (8.2%)	14 (1.0%)	26 (1.9%)	2 (0.1%)	56 (4.0%)	25	399^th of 491 public elementary schools	18.7%		24.4	394^th of 495 public elementary schools	20.4%	5	34.2	29.2	28.8				30.3	37.4	30.5	32.8				33.1	18.7	26.1	23.0				23.0	33.2	31.5	29.1				30.9
Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2410 S Battery St	Little Rock	72215	Pulaski County	Scholarmade Achievement Place Of Arkansas	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 404-0012	306	22	14.0	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	302 (98.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	28.3	385^th of 491 public elementary schools	21.6%		15.5	440^th of 495 public elementary schools	11.1%	55	39.1	27.3	28.0	40.0	28.2	41.1	33.0	39.1	30.3	24.0	36.0	34.4	44.1	33.5	13.0	30.3	24.0	28.0	15.6	23.5	22.8	39.1	39.4	28.0	40.0	15.7	35.3	32.0
Estem Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-6	112 W 3rd St	Little Rock	72201	Pulaski County	Estem Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 748-9200	672	44	15.2	84.2%	45 (6.7%)	539 (80.2%)	52 (7.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.9%)	40.7	302^nd of 491 public elementary schools	38.5%		40.7	307^th of 495 public elementary schools	38.0%	5	40.4	35.5	41.6	40.3			39.3	41.1	32.5	40.1	40.9			38.4	37.6	42.2	27.5	35.6			35.9	35.7	27.1	36.6	34.9			33.4	$11,417	$1,640	$9,777
Arkansas School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2400 West Markham St	Little Rock	72203	Pulaski County	Arkansas School For The Deaf And Blind	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(501) 324-9506	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Stephens Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 W 18th Street	Little Rock	72204	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-6400	474	27	17.5	99.4%	23 (4.9%)	397 (83.8%)	27 (5.7%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.2%)	5.7	484^th of 491 public elementary schools	1.4%		5.2	492^nd of 495 public elementary schools	0.6%	8	14.5	10.9	16.6				14.0	18.4	9.4	18.2				15.5	14.5	10.8	13.4				13.0	22.3	14.1	13.6				17.0	$17,478	$3,256	$14,222
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	Little Rock Ar 72204	Pine Bluff	72204	Pulaski County	Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 500-0558	200	13	15.1	76.5%	0 (0.0%)	186 (93.0%)	11 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	29.7	377^th of 491 public elementary schools	23.2%		15.6	439^th of 495 public elementary schools	11.3%	62	32.2	28.2	17.9				26.4	32.2	23.1	13.7				22.9	71.4	53.8	28.5				51.5	39.3	23.0	21.5				27.4
Pulaski Heights Elementary School	Public	K-5	319 North Pine	Little Rock	72205	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-5900	266	15	17.7	48.1%	130 (48.9%)	109 (41.0%)	9 (3.4%)	5 (1.9%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	64.5	173^rd of 491 public elementary schools	64.8%		72.2	124^th of 495 public elementary schools	74.9%	49	53.0	42.8	46.4				47.2	49.0	53.6	42.8				48.4	44.9	44.7	48.2				46.0	44.9	50.0	48.2				47.8	$15,167	$1,742	$13,424
Boone Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 Crutcher	North Little Rock	72114	Pulaski County	North Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 340-5160	428	26	16.3	100.0%	19 (4.4%)	329 (76.9%)	39 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (9.3%)	5.3	487^th of 491 public elementary schools	0.8%		6.9	484^th of 495 public elementary schools	2.2%	3	8.1	19.3	10.2				12.4	12.2	14.5	12.0				12.9	21.6	12.9	9.8				15.5	16.3	16.4	11.8				15.1	$17,653	$3,219	$14,434

Frequently Asked Questions about Gibbs Magnet Elementary School

How many students attend Gibbs Magnet Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 291 students attended Gibbs Magnet Elementary School.

What district is Gibbs Magnet Elementary School in?

Little Rock School District

Is Gibbs Magnet Elementary School a good school?

Gibbs Magnet Elementary School ranks 105^th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Gibbs Magnet Elementary School?

Students at Gibbs Magnet Elementary School are 63% African American, 28% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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