At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 405
451
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
41%-12.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Islands Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in GILBERT, Arizona. The school enrolls 451 students. It is part of the Gilbert Unified District (4239) district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arizona state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictGilbert Unified District (4239)
County4013
CityGILBERT
ZIP85233
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040340001365
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment451
White39.5%
Hispanic / Latino40.8%
Black / African American6.0%
Asian4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
39.5%
Hispanic
40.8%
Black
6.0%
Asian
4.2%
Two+
8.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.