VirginiaSchoolsEdwin A. Gibson Elementary

Edwin A. Gibson Elementary

PublicGrades 05
Danville, Virginia · Danville City Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students463
Student:Teacher12.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch108%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 485
463
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
108%+43.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Edwin A. Gibson Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Danville, Virginia. The school enrolls 463 students. It is part of the Danville City Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
108% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictDanville City Public Schools
County51590
CityDanville
ZIP24541
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510111002960

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment463

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %108%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)