Gadsden City
4,940 Students
15 Schools
District Overview
Located in the heart of Gadsden, Alabama, at 1026 Chestnut Street, the Gadsden City School District serves as a vibrant educational hub for the surrounding small-city community. As an actively operating, traditional public school system, the district manages 15 campus locations offering a complete, continuous academic pathway from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Enrolling 4,940 students across its primary and secondary programs, the district provides a structured and accessible learning environment tailored to help children seamlessly transition through every phase of their childhood education.
The district thrives on a richly diverse student body, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where learners from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds study and grow together. To support this dynamic population, Gadsden City maintains a robust professional workforce comprising nearly 984 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes over 553 full-time teachers alongside dedicated instructional aides and nearly 394 support staff, ensuring that schools remain well-resourced to deliver both academic instruction and student services. Through its strong staffing infrastructure and deep community roots, the district remains committed to preparing all students for post-secondary success.
The district thrives on a richly diverse student body, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where learners from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds study and grow together. To support this dynamic population, Gadsden City maintains a robust professional workforce comprising nearly 984 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes over 553 full-time teachers alongside dedicated instructional aides and nearly 394 support staff, ensuring that schools remain well-resourced to deliver both academic instruction and student services. Through its strong staffing infrastructure and deep community roots, the district remains committed to preparing all students for post-secondary success.
15
Total Schools
4,940
Total Students
553.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,434 |
| Hispanic | 1,126 |
| Black | 2,172 |
| Asian | 37 |
| Two or More | 138 |
| American Indian | 29 |
| Pacific Islander | 4 |
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Black2,172 (44.0%)
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White1,434 (29.0%)
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Hispanic1,126 (22.8%)
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Two or More138 (2.8%)
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Asian37 (0.7%)
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American Indian29 (0.6%)
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Pacific Islander4 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 9 |
| Middle | 3 |
| High | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 15 |
| Students: | 4,940* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 553.5* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.9 |
Schools in Gadsden City
Found 15 Schools
433 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
0 Students
High School 6th - 12th
225 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
0 Students
High School 6th - 12th
340 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
384 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
1,361 Students
High School 9th - 12th
438 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
252 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
262 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
339 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
0 Students
Elementary School 1st - 5th
288 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
400 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
218 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th