Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Guin Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Guin Elementary School's student population of 294 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Guin Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guin Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#60 out of 1276 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
11%
32%
White
80%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guin Elementary School's ranking?
Guin Elementary School is ranked #60 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Guin Elementary School often compared to?
Guin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winfield Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Guin Elementary School?
294 students attend Guin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Guin Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guin Elementary School?
Guin Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Guin Elementary School offer ?
Guin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Guin Elementary School part of?
Guin Elementary School is part of Marion County School District.
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