GARDENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gardendale Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Gardendale, AL with about 991 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 57 teachers, Gardendale Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Gardendale Elementary School, located at 860 Bauers Ln in Gardendale, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jefferson County School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare young learners for future success. The faculty emphasizes a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and character development, catering to the diverse needs of its student body through various classroom initiatives and enrichment opportunities.
Beyond the classroom, Gardendale Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement to foster a cohesive learning ecosystem. By utilizing resources provided by the Jefferson County School District, the school works to integrate modern educational tools and standards into their daily instruction. The school serves as a central hub for the local Gardendale community, dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Gardendale Elementary School at (205) 379-3550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gardendale, AL 35071-2698
(205) 379-3550
http://gardendaleel.jefcoed.com/
GARDENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Gardendale, AL with about 991 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jefferson County
- Total Students:
- 991
- Teachers:
- 57
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 991 students
- White
- 68.7%
- Black or African American
- 25.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.