- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gulf Shores, AL
Gulf Shores Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gulf Shores Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010020202469
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gulf Shores Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gulf Shores · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gulf Shores Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf Shores Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gulf Shores, AL.
School address
District: Gulf Shores City · Alabama
NCES ID 010020202469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+100 students YoY
Gulf Shores Elementary School grew from 1,062 students in 2022-23 to 1,162 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+100 students YoY 010020202469 · Gulf Shores, AL Other · MID · TRAD
1,230 enr · 19.8:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Gulf Shores High School (927 students)
Gulf Shores Elementary School grew from 1,062 students in 2022-23 to 1,162 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Gulf Shores Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gulf Shores Elementary School
1,230 students
- Gulf Shores Hi
Gulf Shores High School
927 students
- Gulf Shores Mi
Gulf Shores Middle School
591 students
What this shows Gulf Shores Elementary School reports 1,230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gulf Shores Elementary School compares
Gulf Shores Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 33% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,230 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,230
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Alabama - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,300
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 615 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 5.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Gulf Shores Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gulf Shores City reports $13,300 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gulf Shores Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Shores High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gulf Shores Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gulf Shores Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gulf Shores Elementary School
How many students attend Gulf Shores Elementary School?
Gulf Shores Elementary School has 1,230 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gulf Shores, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,062 (2022-23) → 1,162 (2023-24), up 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulf Shores Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulf Shores Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gulf Shores Elementary School?
39.4% of students at Gulf Shores Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gulf Shores Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gulf Shores Elementary School is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Gulf Shores, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gulf Shores Elementary School?
Gulf Shores Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gulf Shores Elementary School rank among public schools in Gulf Shores?
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf Shores Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gulf Shores, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gulf Shores City?
Besides Gulf Shores Elementary School, Gulf Shores City also operates Gulf Shores High School (927 students) and Gulf Shores Middle School (591 students). See the Gulf Shores City district page for the complete list.