Carl E. Gilbert Elementary
Buena Park, CA · Buena Park Elementary · Grades K-5
4,991st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 12%▼ Declining
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Carl E. Gilbert Elementary 4,991st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 12% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 22th in 2015 to 12th in 2025 — declining.
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 234 students tested
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 526 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.8% | 87.3% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 3.8% | 5.3% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 5.4% | 4.6% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| White | 2.9% | 0.8% | ▼ 2.1 pts |
Homes near Carl E. Gilbert Elementary
Typical home value $898K in zip 90621 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Carl E. Gilbert Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Mabel L. Pendleton ElementaryBuena Park Elementary · 1 mi away3,380th of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 35% - 7Arthur F. Corey ElementaryBuena Park Elementary · 1.1 mi away1,840th of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 52% - 3James A. Whitaker ElementaryBuena Park Elementary · 1.3 mi away4,456th of 5,659
ELA 25% · Math 27% - 7Raymond Temple ElementaryCentralia Elementary · 1.4 mi away2,033rd of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 48% - 6Glen H. Dysinger Sr. ElementaryCentralia Elementary · 1.5 mi away2,341st of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 43% - 10Buena Terra ElementaryCentralia Elementary · 1.8 mi away425th of 5,659
ELA 75% · Math 77% - 9Charles G. Emery ElementaryBuena Park Elementary · 1.8 mi away1,017th of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 65% - 7Escalona ElementaryNorwalk-La Mirada Unified · 1.9 mi away1,845th of 5,659
ELA 55% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Carl E. Gilbert Elementary in?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary is part of the Buena Park Elementary district in Buena Park, California.
Is Carl E. Gilbert Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Carl E. Gilbert Elementary 4,991st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Carl E. Gilbert Elementary?
Hispanic 87%, Black 5%, Asian 5%, Two or more races 2% (526 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Carl E. Gilbert Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90621 is $898K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.