Job S Gidley Elementary School served 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 43% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
254 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
22%
Black
2%
10%
White
94%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) 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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