Gulf Shores Elementary School
Gulf Shores Elementary School serves 1,061 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Gulf Shores Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Gulf Shores Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Gulf Shores Elementary School's student population of 1,061 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 1,061 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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School Rankings
Gulf Shores Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Gulf Shores Elementary School is 0.35, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #186 out of 1263 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 33% |
| White | 80% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Baldwin County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gulf Shores Elementary School is Gulf Shores High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Gulf Shores Middle School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Swift Elementary School (4.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Gulf Shores Gulf Shores Middle School Math: 68% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 436 students10
0.2 miles
450 E 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8719 0.2 7-8 436 - Gulf Shores Gulf Shores High School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 854 students10
0.4 miles
600 E 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-4747 0.4 9-12 854 - Bon Secour Swift Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 273 students10
4.3 miles
6330 Bon Secour Hwy
Bon Secour, AL 36511
(251) 949-6422 4.3 PK-6 273 - Orange Beach Orange Beach Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-6 | 468 students10
7.6 miles
4900 Wilson Blvd
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 981-5662 7.6 PK-6 468 - Foley Foley High School Math: 40% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,753 student10
7.8 miles
1 Pride Pl
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-2221 7.8 9-12 1,753
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