Joe M Gillmore Elementary School

133 Mayton Dr
Jackson, AL 36545
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School serves grades Pre–K through 2 with an enrollment of 367 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in this Alabama elementary school.
The school's math proficiency was 12% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, showing a decline from 46% in 2019; reading proficiency was 33% in 2022, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment was 76%, with 244 students eligible for free lunch in 2023, reflecting a socioeconomic shift from 55% free lunch eligibility in 2017 to 71% in 2023.
The school ranked among the top 20% in Alabama for student attention and consistently had one of the lowest student–teacher ratios statewide, reported as low as 10:1 in past years.
Enrollment declined from 438 students in 2013 to 338 in 2023, while free lunch eligibility rose from 65% to 71%, indicating demographic and enrollment shifts over the decade at this Union County NJ high school alternative.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Joe M Gillmore Elementary School's student population of 367 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Joe M Gillmore Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
71%
32%
White
24%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

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, Thomasville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Joe M Gillmore Elementary School?
367 students attend Joe M Gillmore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Joe M Gillmore Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joe M Gillmore Elementary School?
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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