Gwin Elementary School in Birmingham, AL ranks #136 statewide in 2023, improving from #288 in 2019 and consistently ranking in the top 20% of Alabama public schools overall.
Math proficiency was 57% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 66%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged between 50–54%, exceeding the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 600 students in 2019 to 516 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 51% and 39% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting rising socioeconomic need since 2019.
The school serves grades pre–kindergarten through 5 with 516 students and a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, ranking among the lowest ratios statewide (top 5%).
Gwin Elementary is a Title–I eligible Hoover City school without virtual instruction, maintaining high graduation rates around 95%, surpassing the state average of 88%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Gwin Elementary School serves the west part of Birmingham, AL, covering an area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Most families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gwin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gwin Elementary School's student population of 508 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
508 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Learning for Life
School Rankings
Gwin Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gwin Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#136 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gwin Elementary School's ranking?
Gwin Elementary School is ranked #136 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Gwin Elementary School often compared to?
Gwin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Gwin Elementary School?
508 students attend Gwin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Gwin Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gwin Elementary School?
Gwin Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gwin Elementary School offer ?
Gwin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gwin Elementary School part of?
Gwin Elementary School is part of Hoover City School District.
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