Enrollment
389
Elementary
DISTRICT 340 · STATE 480
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CLARKE COUNTY·NCES 010072000305
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School
133 Mayton Dr, Jackson, AL 36545 · (251) 246-2525 · Clarke County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL389 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.7:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
74%
287 students
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 45 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 106 | 27% |
| Grade 1 | 119 | 31% |
| Grade 2 | 119 | 31% |
Student demographics
48%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Clarke County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe M Gillmore Elementary School this school | 389 | 73.8% | N/A |
| Chickasaw City Elementary School Chickasaw | 331 | 74.3% | N/A |
| Grove Hill Elementary School Grove Hill | 348 | 75.0% | 47.0% |
| Valley Grande Elementary School Valley Grande | 353 | 77.1% | 34.5% |
| Lafayette Eastside Elementary School Lafayette | 311 | 76.8% | 31.0% |
| Jackson Intermediate School Jackson | 282 | 75.9% | 42.6% |
Matched among Alabama elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Joe M Gillmore Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 389 | #459 of 709 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.9:1 | #192 of 655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.4% | #323 of 658 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 73.8% | #171 of 696 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -3.0% | #320 of 364 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
389
+57 (+17%) vs 2020
-59% since 1990-91, when it was 959
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
was 12.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 389 | 24.4 | 15.9:1 | 74% (287) |
| 2023-24 | 367 | 22.4 | 16.4:1 | 70% (257) |
| 2022-23 | 338 | 25 | 13.5:1 | 75% (252) |
| 2020-21 | 332 | 26 | 12.8:1 | 76% (251) |
| 2017-18 | 401 | 26 | 15.4:1 | 72% (290) |
| 2015-16 | 403 | 25 | 16.1:1 | 59% (238) |
| 2010-11 | 463 | 35 | 13.2:1 | 62% (289) |
| 2000-01 | 515 | 38 | 13.6:1 | 68% (350) |
| 1990-91 | 959 | 51 | 18.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Joe M Gillmore Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (401 to 389); teachers down 6% (26 to 24.4).
About Joe M Gillmore Elementary School
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School is a small elementary school in Jackson, Alabama, under Clarke County. School enrollment was 389 students in 2024-25, in pre-K through 2.
In Clarke County, 7 schools enroll a combined 2,130 students.
Black students account for 67% of enrollment at Joe M Gillmore Elementary School. Smaller groups are 26% White and 5% multiracial. For comparison, the population of Clarke County is roughly 45% Black. Joe M Gillmore Elementary School has a diversity index of 48%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School's 24.4 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 15.9:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Alabama average 17.0:1. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 74%.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Clarke County show that median household income is about $49,249, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 13% of people live in poverty. Federal data list 10 public schools in Clarke County, with a combined enrollment of about 3,143.
The nearest public school is Jackson Intermediate School, at about 0.1 miles. There are 4 other public schools within five miles.
Locale data from NCES put Joe M Gillmore Elementary School in rural territory far from an urban area (Rural: Remote).
Enrollment was 332 in 2020-21 and 389 in 2024-25, a gain of 57 students. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 12.8:1 in 2020-21 to 15.9:1 in 2024-25.
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Clarke County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
22,543
Census ACS
Median income
$49,249
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
3,143 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Clarke County
- Jackson High SchoolHigh · 376 students
- Grove Hill Elementary SchoolElementary · 348 students
- Jackson Intermediate SchoolElementary · 282 students
- Jackson Middle SchoolMiddle · 278 students
- Clarke County High SchoolHigh · 256 students
- Wilson Hall Middle SchoolMiddle · 201 students
Other schools in Jackson
- Jackson High SchoolHigh · 376 students
- Jackson Intermediate SchoolElementary · 282 students
- Jackson Middle SchoolMiddle · 278 students
Nearby schools
- Jackson Intermediate School0.1 mi · 282
- Jackson Middle School1.1 mi · 278
- Jackson High School1.4 mi · 376
- Leroy High School4.8 mi · 463
- Grove Hill Elementary School13.8 mi · 348
- Clarke County High School14.1 mi · 256
Frequently asked questions
About Joe M Gillmore Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Joe M Gillmore Elementary School?
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School enrolls approximately 389 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Joe M Gillmore Elementary School serve?
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at Joe M Gillmore Elementary School?
Approximately 15.9:1 students per teacher at Joe M Gillmore Elementary School.
How diverse is Joe M Gillmore Elementary School?
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School reports a student body of 26% White, 1% Hispanic, 67% Black, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Joe M Gillmore Elementary School?
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School is overseen by Clarke County in Clarke County.
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