Enrollment
389
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joe M Gillmore Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Joe M Gillmore Elementary School
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jackson, Alabama, enrolling 389 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 389 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 377 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #260.
Its student body is led by African American (67%) and White (26%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 30.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Clarke County also operates Jackson High School (376 students) and Grove Hill Elementary School (348 students) alongside Joe M Gillmore Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Joe M Gillmore Elementary School compares
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,283
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarke County, which includes Joe M Gillmore Elementary School.
$13,283
Per student
+6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 48.3%
Federal 30.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~389 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Jackson on the city page.
Is Joe M Gillmore Elementary School a good school?
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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