Glencoe Elementary School

About Glencoe Elementary School

Glencoe Elementary School is a vibrant and welcoming learning community located in the heart of a small town in the United States. The school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade and is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where students can learn and grow.
At Glencoe Elementary, we believe that all students have the potential to achieve success and we strive to create an environment that encourages and supports this. Our dedicated teachers and staff work hard to provide a curriculum that is both challenging and engaging. We also offer a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs to keep our students engaged and actively learning.
At Glencoe Elementary, we believe that each student is unique and we strive to foster a culture of acceptance and respect. We encourage our students to be creative, think critically and take ownership of their learning. We also work to foster a sense of community and collaboration among our students and families.
At Glencoe Elementary, we are proud of our commitment to excellence and we strive to create a learning environment that is both inspiring and supportive. We look forward to continuing to provide our students with a quality education and the tools they need to reach their full potential.

Address:	207 N College St Gadsden, AL 35905
Phone:	(256) 492-4709
Site:	ges.ecboe.org
Grades:	PreK – 4
Enrollment:	362 students

Overview Glencoe Elementary School

Glencoe Elementary School serves 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Glencoe Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Glencoe Elementary School

Glencoe Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Glencoe Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.