Gw Long Elementary School serves 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Gw Long Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gw Long Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Gw Long Elementary School's student population of 459 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gw Long Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Gw Long Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#220 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
10%
32%
White
83%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Gw Long Elementary School's ranking?
Gw Long Elementary School is ranked #220 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Gw Long Elementary School often compared to?
Gw Long Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ariton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Gw Long Elementary School?
459 students attend Gw Long Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Gw Long Elementary School students are White, 10% 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 Gw Long Elementary School?
Gw Long Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Gw Long Elementary School offer ?
Gw Long Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Gw Long Elementary School part of?
Gw Long Elementary School is part of Dale County School District.
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