- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Skipperville, AL
Gw Long Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gw Long Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010105000281
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gw Long Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 492
- students enrolled
Gw Long Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dale County · Alabama
NCES ID 010105000281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Gw Long Elementary School grew from 464 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 010105000281 · Skipperville, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 17.6:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Ariton School (887 students)
Gw Long Elementary School grew from 464 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Gw Long Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ariton School
Ariton School
887 students
- This school
Gw Long Elementary School
492 students
- Midland City E
Midland City Elementary School
478 students
- Dale County Hi
Dale County High School
437 students
- South Dale Mid
South Dale Middle School
412 students
- George W Long
George W Long High School
377 students
What this shows Gw Long Elementary School reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gw Long Elementary School compares
Gw Long Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▼ 10% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Alabama - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$12,213
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Gw Long Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dale County reports $12,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gw Long Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariton School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midland City Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dale County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Dale Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George W Long High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gw Long Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Skipperville
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 (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gw Long Elementary School
How many students attend Gw Long Elementary School?
Gw Long Elementary School has 492 students enrolled. It is a public school in Skipperville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gw Long Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gw Long Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 12% 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 Gw Long Elementary School?
52.8% of students at Gw Long Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gw Long Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gw Long Elementary School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Skipperville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gw Long Elementary School?
Gw Long Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Dale County?
Besides Gw Long Elementary School, Dale County also operates Ariton School (887 students), Midland City Elementary School (478 students), and Dale County High School (437 students). See the Dale County district page for the complete list.