Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School ranked #620 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #995 in 2021 but showing significant fluctuation since 2011, when it ranked #127; the school sits in the top 50% statewide overall.
Math proficiency was 36% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, but reading proficiency was 34%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged between 25–29%, also below the state average.
Enrollment remained relatively stable around 780 students from 2021 to 2023, with minority enrollment at 93% and 92% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting persistent high socioeconomic need.
The school served grades Pre–K through 5 with 803 students and a student–teacher ratio of 20:1 in 2023, slightly higher than in previous years when the ratio ranged between 14:1 and 19:1.
Reading proficiency declined from 94% in 2011 to 34% in 2022, indicating a downward trend, while math showed recovery from a low of 8% in 2021 to 36% in 2023; graduation rates have consistently exceeded the state average since 2013.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School's student population of 803 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
803 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#620 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
80%
32%
White
7%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School's ranking?
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School is ranked #620 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School?
803 students attend Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School?
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School offer ?
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School part of?
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School located?
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School is located in the Rosedale neighborhood of Mobile, AL. There are 2 other public schools located in Rosedale.
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