Gordo Elementary School

About Gordo Elementary School

Gordo Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the heart of Gordo, Alabama. It is part of the Gordo City School District and serves students in grades K-6. The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for all of its students.
Gordo Elementary School offers a wide variety of academic and extracurricular activities to ensure that all students have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. The school offers a variety of core subjects such as reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. In addition, the school offers a range of enrichment activities such as art, music, physical education, and technology.
Gordo Elementary School also provides a variety of support services to ensure that all students are successful. These services include counseling, tutoring, and special education services. The school also provides a variety of extracurricular activities such as choir, band, and student council.
At Gordo Elementary School, we strive to create an environment where students feel safe, respected, and valued. We believe that all students have the right to an equitable education and that all students can thrive in our school community.

Address:	535 4th St Nw Gordo, AL 35466
Phone:	(205) 364-8480
Site:	www.gordoelementary.net
Grades:	PreK – 6
Enrollment:	545 students

Overview Gordo Elementary School

Gordo Elementary School serves 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Gordo Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Gordo Elementary School

Gordo Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Gordo Elementary School is 0.53, 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.