Guin Elementary School

7980 U S Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
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Top 10%
Serving 292 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 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 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 292 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
292 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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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 0.32, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#98 out of 1285 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Guin Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Guin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Guin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Guin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Guin Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Guin Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Guin Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Guin Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Guin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Guin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Guin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 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 #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?
292 students attend Guin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Guin Elementary School students are White, 9% 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 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 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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