Joe M Gillmore Elementary School

Clarke County
133 Mayton Dr
Jackson, AL 36545
389 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Joe M. Gillmore Elementary School is a public school located in Jackson, Alabama, and serves as part of the Clarke County School District. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the local community, focusing on academic growth, character development, and preparing children for their future educational transitions. With its location on Mayton Drive, the school serves as a central hub for elementary-aged students in Jackson, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and social responsibility.

As part of the broader Clarke County school system, Joe M. Gillmore Elementary aligns its curriculum with state standards while striving to create a welcoming atmosphere for families and stakeholders. The school utilizes the district’s resources to foster student achievement and professional development for staff. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or extracurricular activities can find additional information and contact details through the official Clarke County School District website at [www.clarkecountyschools.org](http://www.clarkecountyschools.org).
389
Total Students
24.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    260 (66.8%)
  • White
    101 (26.0%)
  • Two or More
    18 (4.6%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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: Clarke County
Phone: (251)246-2525
Website: http://www.clarkecountyschools.org.
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 287
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 45
Kindergarten 106
Grade 1 119
Grade 2 119
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Jackson Intermediate School
Clarke County
282 Students
2950 Highway 43
Jackson, AL 36545 (0.1 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th