Gulf Shores Elementary School (Closed 2021)

1600 East 3rd St
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 1,065 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gulf Shores Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 61% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 62% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
1,065 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
(18-19)
61%
47%
(18-19)
62%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
80%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Gulf Shores Elementary School?
1,065 students attend Gulf Shores Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Gulf Shores Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gulf Shores Elementary School?
Gulf Shores Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gulf Shores Elementary School offer ?
Gulf Shores Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Gulf Shores Elementary School part of?
Gulf Shores Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.

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