Dr. Robert W. Gilliard Elementary School
Tel:
(251)221-1820
- Dr. Robert W. Gilliard Elementary School serves 793 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 42% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 26% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Dr. Robert W. Gilliard Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Dr. Robert W. Gilliard Elementary School's student population of 793 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 793 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dr. Robert W. Gilliard Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dr. Robert W. Gilliard Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #691 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 39% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| Black | 83% | 33% |
| White | 9% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.59 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mobile County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dr. Robert W. Gilliard Elementary School is Ben C Rain High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pillans Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pillans Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mobile Ben C Rain High School Grades: 9-12 | 883 students
0.4 miles
3125 Dauphin Island Pkwy
Mobile, AL 36605
(251)221-3233 0.4 9-12 883 - Mobile Pillans Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 510 students
0.5 miles
2051 Military Rd
Mobile, AL 36605
(251)221-2300 0.5 6-8 510 - Mobile Evening Educational Options Vocational School
Grades: 10-12 | 47 students
1.1 miles
2051 Military Road
Mobile, AL 36605
(251)221-3233 1.1 10-12 47 - Mobile Maryvale Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 554 students
2.0 miles
1901 N Maryvale St
Mobile, AL 36605
(251)221-1810 2.0 PK-5 554 - Mobile Morningside Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 455 students
2.2 miles
2700 Greenbrier Dr South
Mobile, AL 36605
(251)221-1540 2.2 K-5 455
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