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#669 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 49% in state
Gardendale Elementary School
Elementary School · Jefferson County · Gardendale, AL
A Jefferson County elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
860 Bauers Ln, Gardendale, AL 35071
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 88% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gardendale Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 50 points since 2020, reaching 88% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gardendale Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,798/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gardendale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,745
Median home value
$239,500
Median rent
$1,183/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Enrichment CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Snow Rogers Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Tabernacle Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Fultondale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–6 | 3.7 mi | 975 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson County
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #14 of 55
- District spending per student
- $12,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gardendale Elementary School is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gardendale Elementary School
Gardendale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gardendale, AL, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 679 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #669 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gardendale Elementary School
What grades does Gardendale Elementary School serve?
Gardendale Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gardendale Elementary School?
Gardendale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 679 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardendale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardendale Elementary School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gardendale Elementary School rank in AL?
Gardendale Elementary School ranks #669 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Gardendale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gardendale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gardendale Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gardendale Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gardendale Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gardendale Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gardendale Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gardendale Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gardendale Elementary School?
48.0% of students at Gardendale Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 679
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (205) 379-3550
- Area population (ZIP 35071)
- 17,627
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35071; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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