Gulf Shores Elementary School

Gulf Shores Elementary School serves 1,162 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade along Alabama's Gulf Coast. It earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating — and ranks 35th out of 1,356 public schools in Alabama, outperforming 98% of schools statewide. That standing places it first among the three public schools in Gulf Shores.

Academic performance scores 8.9 out of 10, while the school's standout metric is growth: a 9.7 out of 10 growth score signals that students are consistently advancing well beyond grade-level projections. At a student-teacher ratio of 17.3 to 1, teachers carry a manageable load for a school of 1,162 enrolled students, a factor that supports the consistent instructional attention reflected in those growth numbers. Gulf Shores Elementary operates as a regular public school.

For parents comparing elementary options in the area, the combination of high academic scores and near-perfect growth places this school among the strongest performers in the state — ranked 35th among 696 Alabama elementary schools. Across almost every measure, it sets the standard for schools in Gulf Shores.

Located in a rural area, Gulf Shores Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.