Guin Elementary School

7980 U S Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
10/
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Top 10%
Guin Elementary School ranked #76 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from its peak rank of #23 in 2019 but remaining within the top 10% overall statewide.
Math proficiency ranged from 60–64% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 70–74%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 50–59%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment fell slightly from 306 students in 2011 to 292 students in 2023; minority enrollment remained steady around 19%, with 61% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, up from 28% in 1999.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 6 with 303 total students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 as of the latest data.
Guin Elementary consistently outperformed state averages in graduation rates, maintaining approximately 90% compared to the state average of 88% in 2023.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 10% in AL
  • : 60-64% (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 Calendar

School Rankings

Guin Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 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)
#76 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
60-64%
30%
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 #76 out of 1,275 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% 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 Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (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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