Summary:
Gardendale Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 677 students in grades PK-5 in Gardendale, Alabama, which is part of the Jefferson County school district. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic performance, with a particular focus on supporting its diverse student population, including strong outcomes for African American and Hispanic students.
Gardendale Elementary School's academic performance is a standout, with 46.4% of 3rd graders, 40.63% of 4th graders, and 38.26% of 5th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 30.63%, 27.45%, and 25.37% for Jefferson County, respectively. In English, the school had 69.6% of 3rd graders, 64.84% of 4th graders, and 65.22% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to 53.06%, 49.08%, and 55.3% for the district. The school's diverse student population, with a growing Hispanic enrollment, also performs well, ranking 116th and 79th out of 420 and 196 Alabama elementary schools for its African American and Hispanic student subgroups, respectively.
While Fultondale Elementary School and Erwin Intermediate School within the same district struggle, Mount Olive Elementary School, another high-performing school in the district, has a student population that is predominantly White. Gardendale Elementary School's ability to achieve strong academic outcomes with a more diverse student population is a notable strength, especially given its lower per-student spending compared to nearby schools.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Jefferson County
SchoolDigger Rank:
221st of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,994
Students who attend Gardendale Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.5
Number of students: 677
Racial breakdown:
White:
54.7%
African American:
31.8%
Hispanic:
7.1%
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Two or more races:
4.0%
Asian:
2.4%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.4%
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