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Joe M Gillmore Elementary School

133 Mayton Dr
Jackson, AL 36545

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Joe M Gillmore Elementary School serves 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 332 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Joe M Gillmore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Joe M Gillmore Elementary School's student population of 332 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-2

Total Students

332 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Joe M Gillmore Elementary School is 0.46, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AL)

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

69%

32%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Joe M Gillmore Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

26%

53%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.46

0.61

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

72%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Joe M Gillmore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Clarke County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joe M Gillmore Elementary School's ranking?

Joe M Gillmore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What schools are Joe M Gillmore Elementary School often compared to?

Joe M Gillmore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grove Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.

How many students attend Joe M Gillmore Elementary School?

332 students attend Joe M Gillmore Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

69% of Joe M Gillmore Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Joe M Gillmore Elementary School?

Joe M Gillmore Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Joe M Gillmore Elementary School offer ?

Joe M Gillmore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2

What school district is Joe M Gillmore Elementary School part of?

Joe M Gillmore Elementary School is part of Clarke County School District.

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Last Day of School

May 25, 2023 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 332 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education