Gilbert Community School District, Iowa

Gilbert Community School District is a unified school district in Story County and Boone County, Iowa, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 8,476 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 48.7 sq mi (126 km²) of land.

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Gilbert Community School District in Iowa
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
8,476 ± 690
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Story County80% of the district’s landBoone County20% of the district’s land
Land area
48.7 sq mi (126 km²)
Median household income
$121,759 ± $10,898
Median home value
$351,000 ± $25,458
Water area
0.35 sq mi (0.9 km²)
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1912510
Coordinates (central point)
42.101492, -93.655389

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Gilbert Community School District, largest first

  1. Franklin Township25,578 people
  2. Gilbert (city)1,381 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Roland-Story Community School District6.5 mi northeast
  2. Ames Community School District6.5 mi south
  3. United Community School District8.5 mi southwest
  4. Nevada Community School District9.9 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Gilbert Community School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Gilbert Community School District before you rely on it.

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