At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
490
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
94%+28.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
27.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Buena Park, California. The school enrolls 490 students. It is part of the Buena Park Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
27.2:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictBuena Park Elementary
County6059
CityBuena Park
ZIP90621
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060636000556
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment490
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino85.3%
Black / African American7.3%
Asian3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
85.3%
Black
7.3%
Asian
3.5%
Two+
2.2%
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.