Guntersville Elementary School

1800 Lusk
Guntersville, AL 35976
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower 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-2
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Guntersville Elementary School's student population of 495 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
495 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Guntersville 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
3%
10%
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Black
13%
32%
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White
80%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Guntersville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Guntersville Elementary School often compared to?
Guntersville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arab Primary School, Cherokee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Guntersville Elementary School?
495 students attend Guntersville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Guntersville Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guntersville Elementary School?
Guntersville Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Guntersville Elementary School offer ?
Guntersville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Guntersville Elementary School part of?
Guntersville Elementary School is part of Guntersville City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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