- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, AL
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Joe M Gillmore Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010072000305
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joe M Gillmore Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Jackson, AL.
School address
District: Clarke County · Alabama
NCES ID 010072000305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School grew from 338 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 010072000305 · Jackson, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 15.6:1 · 71.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson High School (376 students)
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School grew from 338 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School
389 students
- Jackson High S
Jackson High School
376 students
- Grove Hill Ele
Grove Hill Elementary School
348 students
- Jackson Interm
Jackson Intermediate School
282 students
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle School
278 students
- Clarke County
Clarke County High School
256 students
What this shows Joe M Gillmore Elementary School reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joe M Gillmore Elementary School compares
Joe M Gillmore 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 21% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 23% in Alabama - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,384
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.8%
White 26.0%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Joe M Gillmore Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Clarke County reports $14,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joe M Gillmore Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grove Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarke County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joe M Gillmore Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joe M Gillmore Elementary School
How many students attend Joe M Gillmore Elementary School?
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson, AL. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joe M Gillmore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joe M Gillmore Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joe M Gillmore Elementary School?
71.0% of students at Joe M Gillmore Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joe M Gillmore Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Joe M Gillmore Elementary School is African American at 66.8% of enrollment, in Jackson, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joe M Gillmore Elementary School?
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Joe M Gillmore Elementary School rank among public schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Joe M Gillmore Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Jackson, 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 Clarke County?
Besides Joe M Gillmore Elementary School, Clarke County also operates Jackson High School (376 students), Grove Hill Elementary School (348 students), and Jackson Intermediate School (282 students). See the Clarke County district page for the complete list.