Job S Gidley Elementary School serves 254 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
254 students
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
26%
Black
2%
10%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
51%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Job S Gidley Elementary School?
254 students attend Job S Gidley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Job S Gidley Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Job S Gidley Elementary School?
Job S Gidley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Job S Gidley Elementary School offer ?
Job S Gidley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Job S Gidley Elementary School part of?
Job S Gidley Elementary School is part of Dartmouth School District.
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