Gardendale Elementary School

www.jefcoed.com/GardendaleES

700 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

700

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gardendale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	340
Hispanic	58
Black	251
Asian	20
Two or More	29
American Indian	2

White
340 (48.6%)
Black
251 (35.9%)
Hispanic
58 (8.3%)
Two or More
29 (4.1%)
Asian
20 (2.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(205)379-3550
Website:	http://www.jefcoed.com/GardendaleES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	700
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
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 42

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 133