Joe M Gillmore Elementary School

133 Mayton Dr
Jackson, AL 36545
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School serves 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • 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
Total Students
367 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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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
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
1%
11%
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Black
71%
32%
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White
24%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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, Leroy High 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
What school district is Joe M Gillmore Elementary School part of?
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School is part of Clarke County School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School Students/Teachers
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • 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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