Gulf Shores Elementary School in Gulf Shores, AL, closed in 2021, had fluctuating state rankings with a decline from #127 in 2011 to #186 in 2019, indicating weaker performance over time.
Math proficiency declined from 67% in 2018 to 46% in 2023, but remained higher than the state average (30% in 2023); reading proficiency similarly decreased, ending at 68% in 2022, higher than the state average of 47%.
Enrollment grew steadily from 496 students in 1999 to 1,065 students by 2021, with a consistent student鈥搕eacher ratio of about 19:1; free lunch eligibility decreased from 40% in 2013 to 28% in 2021, reflecting socioeconomic shifts.
The school served grades PK to 6 and was Title I schoolwide eligible, supporting a diverse student body including 101 Hispanic and 849 White non鈥揌ispanic students among 1,065 total.
Graduation rates ranged from 83% in 2013 to 92% in 2021, closely tracking the state average but showing a slight decline to 87% in 2023 compared to the state's 88%.
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
1,065 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)61%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)62%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
80%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Gulf Shores Elementary School?
1,065 students attend Gulf Shores Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Gulf Shores Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gulf Shores Elementary School?
Gulf Shores Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What grades does Gulf Shores Elementary School offer ?
Gulf Shores Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Gulf Shores Elementary School part of?
Gulf Shores Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.