Gordo Elementary School

Pickens County
535 4th St NW
Gordo, AL 35466
558 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Gordo Elementary School is a public primary school located in Gordo, Alabama, serving as part of the Pickens County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for its students, emphasizing foundational academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As a central educational hub in the small town of Gordo, the school plays a vital role in preparing young learners for their transition to secondary education by providing a structured curriculum and access to essential resources.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Gordo Elementary focuses on creating a positive school culture that encourages student participation and parental involvement. By utilizing its official district website, the school maintains transparent communication with families regarding academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular activities. With a commitment to the success of its students, the faculty and staff work to ensure that each child receives the personalized attention necessary to excel within the Pickens County community.
558
Total Students
30.3
Full-Time Teachers
18.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    357 (64.0 %)
  • Black
    138 (24.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    52 (9.3 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Pickens County
Phone: (205)364-8480
Website: http://www.ges.pickens.k12.al.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 322
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 30
Kindergarten 82
Grade 1 78
Grade 2 71
Grade 3 71
Grade 4 63
Grade 5 84
Grade 6 79
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Reform Elementary School
Pickens County
209 Students
815 7th Ave Sw
Reform, AL 35481 (7.8 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th