Gw Long Elementary School
Tel:
(334)774-0021
- Gw Long Elementary School serves 493 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 68% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 53% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Gw Long Elementary School's student population of 493 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 493 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gw Long Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gw Long Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #155 out of 1,264 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | 7% | 33% |
| White | 88% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dale County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gw Long Elementary School is George W Long High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is George W Long High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Joseph W Lisenby Elementary School (7.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Skipperville George W Long High School Grades: 7-12 | 420 students
0.0 miles
2565 Co Rd 60
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334)774-2380 0.0 7-12 420 - Ozark Joseph W Lisenby Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 503 students
7.4 miles
860 Faust Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334)774-4919 7.4 PK-5 503 - Ozark Carroll High School Grades: 9-12 | 672 students
8.0 miles
315 Eagle Way
Ozark, AL 36360
(334)774-4915 8.0 9-12 672 - Ozark Carroll High School Career Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
8.2 miles
227 Faust Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334)774-4949 8.2 9-12 n/a - Ozark D A Smith Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 507 students
9.8 miles
994 Andrews Avenue
Ozark, AL 36360
(334)774-4913 9.8 6-8 507
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