Joe M Gillmore Elementary School

133 Mayton Dr
Jackson, AL 36545
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School serves 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Joe M Gillmore Elementary School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
369 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Joe M Gillmore Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
3%
10%
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Black
69%
32%
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White
25%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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0.46
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Joe M Gillmore Elementary School often compared to?
Joe M Gillmore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grove Hill Elementary School, Thomasville Elementary School, Leroy High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Joe M Gillmore Elementary School?
369 students attend Joe M Gillmore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Joe M Gillmore Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joe M Gillmore Elementary School?
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Joe M Gillmore Elementary School offer ?
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Joe M Gillmore Elementary School part of?
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School is part of Clarke County School District.

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Last Day of School Students/Teachers
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First day for Students
August 07, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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