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Carl E. Gilbert Elementary

7255 Eighth St., Buena Park, CA, 90621

About Carl E. Gilbert Elementary

Carl E. Gilbert Elementary is a public K–5 school in Buena Park that has about 526 students. The school has about 26 students for every teacher, which helps with structured instruction that meets district standards. According to academic data, about 26% of students meet or exceed proficiency standards in math, and about 27% do the same in English Language Arts. Carl E. Gilbert Elementary focuses on teaching basic reading and writing skills, math, and specific academic help. The students come from a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, which is typical of the larger Buena Park area. The amount of money each student gets is usually in line with the average for California public schools. This money goes toward classroom supplies and services that help students. The school is in a well-established suburban area of Orange County and offers easy access to education for everyone in the area. Carl E. Gilbert Elementary needs to keep working on improving reading and writing skills and strengthening math skills. This school is working hard to be one of the top elementary schools in California.

Carl E. Gilbert Elementary Contact Information

Address

7255 Eighth St., Buena Park, CA, 90621

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Phone

(714) 522-7281

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Website

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 26%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 26% in Math and 27% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
26 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
526
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3725 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Carl E. Gilbert Elementary

2.5X
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
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:55 a.m. to 2:30 p.m

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 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.

Student Demographics

White 0.76%
Asian 4.56%
Hispanic 87.26%
Black 5.32%
Two+ Races 1.9%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.76%
Asian
4.56%
Hispanic
87.26%
Black
5.32%
Two+ Races
1.9%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 526
46.39%
244 Female
53.61%
282 Male

Student Population

526 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

526 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School is the flagship AVID elementary school in the Buena Park Elementary School District, offering a range of strong signature academic and enrichment programs like CGI mathematics, Readers’ & Writers’ Workshop, SOARS after-school enrichment, Dual Language Immersion, speech, and science initiatives — signaling a broad, student-centered educational experience.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of teaching methods are most important at Carl E. Gilbert Elementary?

Ans. Teachers can use project-based activities, differentiated instruction, and collaborative learning methods.

Q2: Does Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School have events where students can show off their work?

Ans. Exhibitions, performances, and open-house events are all ways to show off student work.

Q3. Are there chances for partnerships with the community?

Ans. The school might work with local groups to make student programs and resources better.

Q4. What do you do to get students to be good citizens?

Ans. Recognition systems and character-building programs can help people who do good things.

Q5. What kinds of help are there for students?

Ans. Support can include programs that help people intervene, counseling, and help with specific subjects.

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
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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

by Andrew Clements

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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