- Enrollment
- 2,919
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hoover, AL
Gwin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gwin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010000701740
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gwin Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Hoover · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gwin Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gwin Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 schools in Hoover, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Gwin Elementary School held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 010000701740 · Hoover, AL Other · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 12.4:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoover High School (2,919 students)
Gwin Elementary School held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Gwin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hoover High Sc
Hoover High School
2,919 students
- Spain Park Hig
Spain Park High School
1,472 students
- Robert F Bumpu
Robert F Bumpus Middle School
1,192 students
- Berry Middle S 1,058
Berry Middle School
1,058 students
- Ira F Simmons 860
Ira F Simmons Middle School
860 students
- This school 508
Gwin Elementary School
508 students
What this shows Gwin Elementary School reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gwin Elementary School compares
Gwin 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 34% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 4% in Alabama - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,273
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.8%
African American 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Gwin Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Hoover City reports $14,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gwin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spain Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert F Bumpus Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berry Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ira F Simmons Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gwin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Hoover
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Trace Crossings Elementary School
Standard public school
769 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Deer Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
735 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Bluff Park Elementary School
Standard public school
658 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Rocky Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
577 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Riverchase Elementary School
Standard public school
562 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
South Shades Crest Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gwin Elementary School
How many students attend Gwin Elementary School?
Gwin Elementary School has 508 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hoover, AL. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gwin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gwin Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 30% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 21% lower 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 Gwin Elementary School?
39.0% of students at Gwin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gwin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gwin Elementary School is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Hoover, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gwin Elementary School?
Gwin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
How does Gwin Elementary School rank among schools in Hoover?
By Resource Investment Index, Gwin Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 schools in Hoover, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hoover on the city page.
What other schools are in Hoover City?
Besides Gwin Elementary School, Hoover City also operates Hoover High School (2,919 students), Spain Park High School (1,472 students), and Robert F Bumpus Middle School (1,192 students). See the Hoover City district page for the complete list.