Gibbs Elementary School (Ranked Top 20%)

5525 56th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901

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Top 20%

Serving 725 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gibbs Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 60% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving is 65% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).

The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 725 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
: 60%
: 65% (Top 20% in MN)
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Gibbs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category

Attribute

Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Science Proficiency

Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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Gibbs Elementary School's student population of 725 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Gibbs Elementary School
Kind	116
1	129
2	126
3	127
4	109
5	118

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Total Students

725 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Gibbs Elementary School
2023	730
2022	769
2021	782
2020	839
2019	839
2018	894
2017	894
2016	903
2015	873
2014	842
2013	867
2012	817
2011	748

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

45 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Gibbs Elementary School
2023	37
2022	42
2021	43
2020	47
2019	47
2018	55
2017	55
2016	50
2015	49
2014	44
2013	45
2012	42
2011	37

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Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

School Motto

Truth and Honor

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

The of Gibbs Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MN)

(21-22)

60%

45%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Gibbs Elementary School	Minnesota	Rochester Public School District
2022	60%	45%	40%
2021	57%	45%	40%
2019	72%	56%	50%
2018	75%	58%	53%
2017	74%	59%	54%
2016	78%	60%	56%
2015	79%	61%	59%
2014	80%	61%	60%
2013	72%	61%	60%
2012	87%	62%	68%
2011	77%	56%	62%

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65%

51%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Gibbs Elementary School	Minnesota	Rochester Public School District
2022	65%	51%	49%
2021	61%	53%	51%
2019	72%	59%	55%
2018	72%	60%	53%
2017	69%	61%	57%
2016	70%	60%	60%
2015	71%	60%	60%
2014	72%	59%	59%
2013	62%	58%	58%
2012	88%	76%	77%
2011	85%	74%	77%

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60-64%

41%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Gibbs Elementary School	Minnesota	Rochester Public School District
2022	62%	41%	36%
2021	52%	45%	44%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Gibbs Elementary School	Minnesota	Rochester Public School District
2023	20:1	14:1	22:1
2022	18:1	14:1	22:1
2021	18:1	14:1	23:1
2020	18:1	14:1	17:1
2019	18:1	14:1	17:1
2018	16:1	16:1	16:1
2017	16:1	14:1	16:1
2016	18:1	16:1	16:1
2015	18:1	16:1	16:1
2014	19:1	15:1	17:1
2013	19:1	15:1	17:1
2012	20:1	15:1	17:1
2011	20:1	15:1	17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

11%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Gibbs Elementary School	Minnesota	Rochester Public School District
2023	12%	7%	10%
2022	12%	7%	10%
2021	12%	7%	10%
2020	12%	7%	11%
2019	12%	7%	11%
2018	13%	7%	11%
2017	13%	7%	11%
2016	13%	7%	11%
2015	13%	6%	10%
2014	13%	6%	11%
2013	12%	6%	11%
2012	13%	7%	11%
2011	13%	6%	10%

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Hispanic

12%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Gibbs Elementary School	Minnesota	Rochester Public School District
2023	6%	11%	13%
2022	7%	10%	13%
2021	6%	10%	12%
2020	3%	9%	11%
2019	3%	9%	11%
2018	2%	9%	10%
2017	2%	9%	10%
2016	3%	9%	9%
2015	3%	9%	9%
2014	4%	8%	9%
2013	4%	8%	9%
2012	3%	7%	8%
2011	3%	7%	8%

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Black

22%

12%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Gibbs Elementary School	Minnesota	Rochester Public School District
2023	20%	12%	16%
2022	16%	12%	16%
2021	14%	11%	16%
2020	10%	11%	14%
2019	10%	11%	14%
2018	8%	11%	14%
2017	8%	11%	14%
2016	7%	10%	13%
2015	6%	10%	13%
2014	7%	10%	12%
2013	6%	9%	11%
2012	7%	9%	11%
2011	7%	9%	12%

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White

50%

61%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Gibbs Elementary School	Minnesota	Rochester Public School District
2023	53%	62%	52%
2022	57%	63%	53%
2021	60%	64%	55%
2020	69%	66%	58%
2019	69%	66%	58%
2018	74%	67%	61%
2017	74%	67%	61%
2016	74%	68%	63%
2015	75%	69%	64%
2014	74%	71%	64%
2013	75%	72%	65%
2012	75%	73%	67%
2011	75%	74%	68%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

10%

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Gibbs Elementary School	Minnesota	Rochester Public School District
2023	9%	6%	9%
2022	8%	6%	8%
2021	8%	6%	7%
2020	6%	5%	6%
2019	6%	5%	6%
2018	3%	4%	4%
2017	3%	4%	4%
2016	3%	4%	4%
2015	3%	4%	4%
2014	2%	3%	4%
2013	3%	3%	4%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.68

0.59

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Gibbs Elementary School	Minnesota	Rochester Public School District
2023	0.66	0.59	0.65
2022	0.63	0.58	0.65
2021	0.60	0.57	0.63
2020	0.50	0.54	0.60
2019	0.50	0.54	0.60
2018	0.43	0.53	0.57
2017	0.43	0.53	0.57
2016	0.43	0.52	0.57
2015	0.42	0.51	0.56
2014	0.44	0.48	0.56
2013	0.42	0.47	0.55
2012	0.42	0.45	0.53
2011	0.42	0.44	0.51

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Eligible for

32%

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Gibbs Elementary School	Minnesota	Rochester Public School District
2023	29%	35%	35%
2022	19%	26%	30%
2021	13%	26%	26%
2020	14%	28%	31%
2019	14%	28%	31%
2018	15%	30%	31%
2017	15%	30%	31%
2016	16%	31%	32%
2015	15%	31%	32%
2014	14%	31%	31%
2013	17%	31%	31%
2012	16%	30%	28%
2011	14%	29%	28%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Gibbs Elementary School	Minnesota	Rochester Public School District
2023	8%	8%	7%
2022	7%	6%	7%
2021	6%	6%	6%
2020	5%	8%	7%
2019	5%	8%	7%
2018	4%	8%	6%
2017	4%	8%	6%
2016	5%	7%	6%
2015	4%	7%	6%
2014	4%	7%	6%
2013	5%	7%	6%
2012	3%	7%	6%
2011	5%	8%	6%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Rochester Public School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).

How many students attend Gibbs Elementary School?

725 students attend Gibbs Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of Gibbs Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Gibbs Elementary School?

Gibbs Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.

What grades does Gibbs Elementary School offer ?

Gibbs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Gibbs Elementary School part of?

Gibbs Elementary School is part of Rochester Public School District.

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