Currently, Gilbert Public Schools has some underutilized schools. GPS leadership to include the Governing Board has been proactive in “right sizing” the District. Gilbert Public Schools actively monitors efficient use of space and takes action when required. During the Spring of 2022, the Neely Traditional School site was purchased by the Town of Gilbert and the Traditional school was moved to the former Houston Elementary. Houston Elementary boundary was then incorporated into the Burk elementary boundary.
GPS regularly reviews enrollment trends and considers boundary changes and repurposing spaces. Today, as space becomes available, there is an opportunity to provide self-contained special education classrooms to meet demand, and to expand community preschool offerings district-wide. As of school year 2023-2024, the special education population represents about 15% of the total enrollment up from about 11.5% in 2018.