Guin Elementary School

7980 U S Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Guin Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 10% in AL
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Guin Elementary School's student population of 303 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

Guin Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guin Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#98 out of 1285 schools
(Top 10%)
50-54%
29%
70-74%
47%
50-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
10%
32%
White
81%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Guin Elementary School's ranking?
Guin Elementary School is ranked #98 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Guin Elementary School?
303 students attend Guin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Guin Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guin Elementary School?
Guin Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Guin Elementary School offer ?
Guin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Guin Elementary School part of?
Guin Elementary School is part of Marion County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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