Gibson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106 · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
#1201 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#45848 of 50,301 nationally
About Gibson Elementary
Gibson Elementary is a public elementary located in Winston-Salem, in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 589 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 18.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1201st of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (76th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 589.
There are 58 schools in Winston-Salem; Gibson Elementary ranks 35th of 55 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)23%
- Reading proficiency (30%)20%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gibson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 20%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 23%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Gibson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Northwest Middle
Winston Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students · 622 m away
Forsyth Academy
Winston-Salem · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
729 students · 2.2 km away
North Forsyth Magnet High
Winston Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,084 students · 3.0 km away
Old Town Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students · 3.2 km away
Ronald W Reagan High School
Pfafftown · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,122 students · 5.2 km away
Rural Hall Elementary
Rural Hall · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students · 6.3 km away
Speas Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
793 students · 6.4 km away
Mount Tabor High School
Winston Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,426 students · 6.7 km away
North Hills Elementary
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students · 6.7 km away
Old Richmond Elementary
Tobaccoville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students · 7.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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589 students
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590 students
North Chatham Elementary
Chapel Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
588 students
George C Simkins Jr Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
588 students
WB Wicker Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
588 students
Siler City Elementary
Siler City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
591 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gibson Elementary a good school?
Gibson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 18.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1201 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gibson Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Gibson Elementary ranks #1201 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #45848 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gibson Elementary?
Gibson Elementary had 589 students in 2025.
Is Gibson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Gibson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gibson Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gibson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.