Gilbert Community School District is a rural
public
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school district
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headquartered in
Gilbert, Iowa
Gilbert is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,211 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames- Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical A ...
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The district is mostly in
Story County but has a portion in
Boone County. The district serves Gilbert and sections of northern
Ames
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.
The district covers 48 square miles.
List of Schools
The Gilbert Community Schools consists of Gilbert Elementary, Gilbert Intermediate School, the Gilbert Middle School, and
Gilbert High School. The grade structure is a K–2, 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12 system.
Enrollment
As of 2006, the enrollment had increased by more than 55% since 1990, with the number of students climbing to over 1,061 as of July 2006. Many students live in the northern part of Ames. Enrollment in the district increased by eight percent during the 2005–2006 school year. The school board, anticipating that it will build another elementary school within a few years if the district continues to grow at its current pace, has obtained an option to buy just west of Gilbert's residential area and on the north side of the main highway through town.
From 2006 to 2020, the enrollment grew an additional 41%.
See also
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List of school districts in Iowa
This is a list of school districts in Iowa, sorted by Area Education Agencies (AEA).
Districts are listed by their official names, though several schools use "Schools" in their name or website rather than "Community School District".
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List of high schools in Iowa
This is a list of high schools in the state of Iowa. You can also see a list of school districts in Iowa. Where the high school information is on the school district page, the link below will direct you to the district page.
Adair County
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References
Further reading
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External links
Gilbert Community School District*
School districts in Iowa
Education in Boone County, Iowa
Education in Story County, Iowa
Ames, Iowa
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