Glencoe: Schools & Education
Education in Glencoe: 3 public schools. Glencoe Elementary School is the largest at 390 students (grades -1-4). Total enrollment: 979 students.
- ~1,784 residents per school (vs Alabama ~518).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,784 residents per school. 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Etowah County |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 979 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 56 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 17.50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 574 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 58.6% |
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Nearest College · Name | Gadsden State Community College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Gadsden |
| Nearest College · Phone | (256) 549-8200 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 3.8 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Glencoe Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 101 West Main Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (256) 459-4285 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 35905 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1224 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 24.4% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed unknown