Gardendale Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gardendale, Alabama 35071 · Jefferson County
#289 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama
#24195 of 50,301 nationally
About Gardendale Elementary School
Gardendale Elementary School is a public elementary located in Gardendale, in the Jefferson County school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 700 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 289th of 699 ranked elementary schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (16th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 700.
There are 4 schools in Gardendale; Gardendale Elementary School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)51%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)38.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gardendale Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Gardendale Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bragg Middle School
Gardendale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students · 190 m away
Gardendale High School
Gardendale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,076 students · 576 m away
Fultondale High School
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 6–12
848 students · 4.5 km away
Snow Rogers Elementary School
Gardendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students · 4.8 km away
Tarrant High School
Tarrant · Public high · Grades 7–12
597 students · 5.6 km away
Fultondale Elementary School
Fultondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
889 students · 6.0 km away
Mount Olive Elementary School
Mount Olive · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students · 6.6 km away
Tarrant Elementary School
Tarrant · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
307 students · 8.8 km away
Tarrant Intermediate School
Tarrant · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
404 students · 8.9 km away
Sun Valley Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
678 students · 9.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
Columbia Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
701 students
Arab Primary School
Arab · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
698 students
Bryan Elementary School
Morris · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
697 students
Jim Pearson Elementary School
Alexander City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
704 students
Beulah Elementary School
Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
696 students
Moulton Elementary School
Moulton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
695 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gardendale Elementary School a good school?
Gardendale Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 51.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #289 of 699 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gardendale Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Gardendale Elementary School ranks #289 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama and #24195 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gardendale Elementary School?
Gardendale Elementary School had 700 students in 2025.
Is Gardendale Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Gardendale Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gardendale Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gardendale Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.