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Gibbs Magnet Elementary School

1115 W 16TH ST, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202

Ranked 92 of 191 in Arkansas

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Gibbs Magnet Elementary School

1115 W 16TH ST, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202

About Gibbs Magnet Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 47% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
299
Total Students
$71867
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 27.8%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 6%
Black 64.1%
Two+ Races 1%
Native Am. 1.1%
White
27.8%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
6%
Black
64.1%
Two+ Races
1%
Native Am.
1.1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 299
51.8%
155 Female
48.2%
144 Male

Student Population

299 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

280 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Gibbs Magnet Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1115 W 16TH ST, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202

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Phone

(501) 447-4900

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Robotics & STEM
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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50 AM to 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Little Rock School District (LRSD) just announced the return of "Artistry in the Rock" from March 16–19. As a magnet school with a heavy focus on the arts and international studies, Gibbs students often feature prominently in this district-wide talent showcase.

FAQ

Q1. Does Gibbs Magnet Elementary have programs after school?

Ans. Yes, there are some after-school enrichment programs and clubs, but they depend on the school year.


Q2. How does the school let parents know how their child is doing in school?

Ans. Parents get news through the district app, newsletters, emails, and meetings with teachers.


Q3. Are there programs for students who are gifted or ahead of their peers?

Ans. Yes, the magnet curriculum at the school gives gifted and talented students more chances to learn.


Q4. How does the school help students who need extra help with learning?

Ans. Gibbs Magnet provides special education services, personalized support plans, and interventions in small groups.


Q5. Does the school plan events for families or the community to get involved?

Ans. The school does have family nights, PTO events, and cultural activities to get people involved in the community.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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