Gulf Shores Elementary School

Gulf Shores Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1600 E 3rd St,  Gulf Shores, AL
Gulf Shores City Schools
3.5
1,162 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Julia Gordon Pierce
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
71%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
67
Full Time Teachers
67
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.5%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
13.5%
State Average
27.8%
Science
4.1%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
496:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
White
83.1%
Hispanic
7.5%
Black
4%
Two or more races
3.2%
Native American
1.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 11 Reviews
5.0 other
1/22/2025
GSES has been great for my daughter. I’m thankful for their child focused approach to early childhood education
5.0 parent
8/25/2023
Couldn’t ask for a better school as far as curriculum, teachers and the office staff!!
1.0 parent
12/13/2018
The teachers do as much as they can with what they are given. The condition of the buildings/structures is appalling. The level/rigor of instruction is behind other AL public schools. The staff in the front office are so rude it is mind-blowing. I genuinely feel sorry for the teachers and faculty th...
5.0 other
4/15/2013
Hello my name is Christian Butler i am a student at gulf shores elementary school i think the school staff is very great and nice.

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Gulf Shores Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Gulf Shores, AL, in the Gulf Shores neighborhood, and is served by the Gulf Shores City Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 1,162 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Gulf Shores Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $599,519. Discover additional schools in the area, like Gulf Shores High School, South Baldwin Christian Academy, Open Door Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Gulf Shores has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gulf Shores Elementary School.

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