Nestled in the lively city of Huntsville, adjacent to the beautiful Tennessee River and the rolling hills in northern Alabama, Mountain Gap Elementary is committed to blending Greene County culture into modern learning. Mountain Gap Elementary is ranked #11 among Huntsville City Elementary Schools and has 324 students in PK–5. Of these, 29% are classified as minority learners and 40% are classified as economically disadvantaged. The school has a low teacher-student ratio of 17:1 and employs 19 full-time teachers to serve its students and families. In regard to academic achievement, the school is seeing successful outcomes. Sixty-two percent of students are proficient in reading, and 32% are proficient in math. Although the school has no full-time counselors, Mountain Gap Elementary is supportive and inviting. It encourages students to be curious and engaged. Due to the high degree of community service, the historical roots of education in Huntsville, and the quality of service provided by the staff, Mountain Gap Elementary School has built a deserved reputation as a renowned elementary school in the state of Alabama. The school is preparing the future of its students.