- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Guin, AL
Guin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Guin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010231000865
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Guin Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 308
- students enrolled
Guin Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Guin Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 010231000865 · Guin, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 17.1:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton Elementary School (638 students)
Guin Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Guin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton Eleme
Hamilton Elementary School
638 students
- Hamilton Middl
Hamilton Middle School
463 students
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
449 students
- This school
Guin Elementary School
308 students
- Hackleburg Hig
Hackleburg High School
265 students
- Brilliant Scho
Brilliant School
258 students
What this shows Guin Elementary School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Guin Elementary School compares
Guin Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 4% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Alabama - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,288
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Guin Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion County reports $12,288 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Guin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hackleburg High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brilliant School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Guin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Guin
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Guin Elementary School
How many students attend Guin Elementary School?
Guin Elementary School has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Guin, AL. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Guin Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Guin Elementary School?
61.3% of students at Guin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Guin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Guin Elementary School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Guin, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Guin Elementary School?
Guin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Marion County?
Besides Guin Elementary School, Marion County also operates Hamilton Elementary School (638 students), Hamilton Middle School (463 students), and Hamilton High School (449 students). See the Marion County district page for the complete list.