Gulf Shores Elementary School
Gulf Shores Elementary School serves 951 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 951 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gulf Shores Elementary School's student population of 951 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
951 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Gulf Shores Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
3%
32%
White
81%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups


National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/24/2022
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