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Dr. Robert W. Gilliard Elementary School is a public school in Mobile, Alabama, serving grades Pre-Kindergarten through 5 within the Mobile County Public School System. Located at 2757 Dauphin Island Parkway, the school supports approximately 803 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of about 20:1. It offers a Gifted & Talented (G&T) program to enrich learning beyond core subjects. Academic performance shows about 34% of students proficient in reading and 28% proficient in math based on recent state tests. The campus serves a high-poverty community: over 90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Principal Deborah L. Bolden leads faculty efforts to build academic growth, character, and support for all learners in a caring environment.
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Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
780 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
738 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
Being Updated
In 2025, Gilliard Elementary maintained a GreatSchools rating of 8/10, showing strong overall performance compared to similar schools statewide.
Also in 2025, parent reviews highlight expanding extracurriculars: archery team, broadcast team, and STEM labs have been increasingly active and celebrated by families.
Q1. What is the racial/ethnic and economic profile of the student body?
A1. Approximately 80% African American, ~7% Hispanic/Latino, ~6-7% White, with multiracial and other backgrounds making up the remainder. Around 94% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Q2. How many students are enrolled and how large are the classes?
A2. About 803 students attend grades Pre-K through 5; student-teacher ratio is roughly 20:1.
Q3. How do academics compare in reading vs. mathematics proficiency?
A3. Reading proficiency (~34%) is higher than mathematics proficiency (~28%) per recent test scores.
Q4. What extracurricular or enrichment programs are offered at Gilliard?
A4. The school offers Gifted & Talented programs, a STEM lab, archery, a broadcast team, and various clubs and activities beyond core classes.
Q5. How is the school rated by parents and third-party review sites?
A5. Parents give Gilliard strong reviews for teacher engagement, caring staff, and school environment. On Niche it has a B- minus overall grade, on GreatSchools an 8/10 rating.
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