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Guin Elementary School

Summary:

Guin Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Guin, Alabama, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 292 students. The school is part of the Marion County School District, which is ranked 73 out of 137 districts in Alabama and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Guin Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Alabama, with a statewide ranking between 14 and 77 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly higher than the Marion County and Alabama averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas, including mathematics, science, and English language arts. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Guin Elementary School's 3rd-grade mathematics proficiency rate was 68.42%, compared to 50.79% for Marion County and 42.16% for the state of Alabama. The school also excels in supporting its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking among the top 19 to 21 elementary schools in Alabama for this subgroup over the past three years.

While Guin Elementary School has a predominantly white student population, with 82.19% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, its racial diversity is lower compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Hamilton Elementary School and Vernon Elementary School, which have more racially diverse student populations. Additionally, Guin Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with 66.1% of students in this category during the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the nearby Winfield Elementary School, which had 53.9% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the same year.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 7980 U S Highway 43
       Guin, AL  35563

(205) 468-3433

District: Marion County

SchoolDigger Rank:
61st of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,376 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  303

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.2%
African American:
9.9%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.3% Help


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Compare Details Guin Elementary School ranks better than 91.1% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Marion County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.36. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.2%), African American (9.9%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Marion County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Guin Elementary School is 16.8, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Marion County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Guin Elementary School is $10,376, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Marion County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Guin Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Guin Elementary School 61st of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Guin Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Marion County:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion County 73rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Guin Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Guin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.86 196th 623 68.5%
2005 52.52 342nd 688 50.3%
2006 49.17 377th 689 45.3%
2007 72.02 167th 698 76.1%
2008 72.97 145th 698 79.2%
2009 62.42 261st 696 62.5%
2010 63.16 278th 704 60.5%
2011 74.14 140th 709 80.3%
2012 82.64 41st 696 94.1%
2013 82.09 25th 696 96.4%
2014 68.50 187th 695 73.1%
2015 82.60 89th 691 87.1%
2016 79.78 116th 691 83.2%
2017 83.50 89th 688 87.1%
2018 84.33 85th 680 87.5%
2019 96.47 14th 681 97.9%
2021 91.55 52nd 692 92.5%
2022 86.28 76th 687 88.9%
2023 85.12 77th 680 88.7%
2024 89.36 61st 684 91.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Guin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 84.07 46th 567 91.9%
2018 93.32 18th 651 97.2%
2019 99.03 5th 649 99.2%
2021 97.39 4th 653 99.4%
2022 91.45 21st 651 96.8%
2023 90.86 16th 623 97.4%
2024 92.75 19th 670 97.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Guin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 82.09 89th 639 86.1%
2018 77.18 126th 640 80.3%
2019 95.87 12th 646 98.1%
2021 92.91 37th 656 94.4%
2022 87.20 59th 656 91.0%
2023 80.00 106th 645 83.6%
2024 85.02 74th 650 88.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Guin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 80.06 101st 639 84.2%
2018 84.17 80th 650 87.7%
2019 90.41 47th 650 92.8%
2021 76.93 116th 669 82.7%
2022 75.57 138th 669 79.4%
2023 86.72 62nd 649 90.4%
2024 88.43 56th 655 91.5%
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Rank History for White students at Guin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.76 141st 508 72.2%
2019 91.42 31st 529 94.1%
2021 83.06 70th 539 87.0%
2022 73.87 113th 540 79.1%
2023 72.69 111th 528 79.0%
2024 81.56 78th 535 85.4%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Guin Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 369 369
1989 344 35 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 382
1990 332 38 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 374
1991 313 37 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 354
1992 324 39 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1993 324 42 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1994 298 44 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1995 285 40 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1996 285 40 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1997 262 27 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1998 256 25 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1999 239 24 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2000 247 25 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2001 243 22 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2002 242 23 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2003 242 23 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2004 246 30 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2005 254 27 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2006 253 31 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2007 267 32 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2008 279 30 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2009 277 30 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2010 262 29 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2011 266 33 1 3 0 0 3 0 306
2012 230 27 0 1 0 0 4 0 262
2013 253 29 1 4 0 0 14 0 301
2014 242 23 1 7 0 0 17 0 290
2015 231 22 1 3 0 0 18 0 275
2016 222 17 1 5 0 0 27 0 272
2017 207 16 0 11 0 0 27 0 261
2018 197 17 0 7 0 0 21 0 242
2019 219 20 0 9 0 0 19 0 267
2020 221 27 0 10 0 0 11 0 269
2021 212 30 0 10 0 0 13 0 265
2022 235 34 0 11 0 0 14 0 294
2023 240 25 0 11 0 0 16 0 292
2024 246 30 0 8 0 0 19 0 303

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Guin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 369 19.0 19.4 0
1989 382 19.0 20.1 n/a
1990 374 19.0 19.6 0
1991 354 19.0 18.6 n/a
1992 369 19.0 19.4 n/a
1993 369 21.0 17.6 n/a
1994 346 19.8 17.5 n/a
1995 326 21.2 15.4 n/a
1996 326 21.2 15.4 n/a
1997 289 20.4 14.2 38.8
1998 281 19.4 14.5 35.6
1999 263 18.9 13.9 39.5
2000 275 18.9 14.6 47.3
2001 268 19.0 14.1 56
2002 268 21.0 12.8 56.7
2003 268 21.0 12.8 56.7
2004 277 22.5 12.3 50.2
2005 283 23.0 12.3 53.4
2006 288 21.0 13.7 52.4
2007 306 20.0 15.3 51.3
2008 313 22.0 14.2 52.4
2009 313 21.7 14.2 56.2
2010 293 18.0 16.2 60.8
2011 306 19.0 16.1 56.5
2012 262 16.0 16.3 62.2
2013 301 20.0 15.0 66.8
2014 290 18.0 16.1 65.2
2015 275 16.0 17.1 59.3
2016 272 16.0 17.0 59.6
2017 261 14.0 18.6 65.5
2018 242 15.0 16.1 66.5
2019 267 14.0 19.0 60.7
2020 269 15.0 17.9 56.5
2021 265 16.0 16.5 54.3
2022 294 15.0 19.6 54.1
2023 292 18.0 16.2 66.1
2024 303 18.0 16.8 65.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Guin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 369 19.0 19.4 0
1989 382 19.0 20.1 n/a
1990 374 19.0 19.6 0
1991 354 19.0 18.6 n/a
1992 369 19.0 19.4 n/a
1993 369 21.0 17.6 n/a
1994 346 19.8 17.5 n/a
1995 326 21.2 15.4 n/a
1996 326 21.2 15.4 n/a
1997 289 20.4 14.2 38.8
1998 281 19.4 14.5 35.6
1999 263 18.9 13.9 39.5
2000 275 18.9 14.6 47.3
2001 268 19.0 14.1 56
2002 268 21.0 12.8 56.7
2003 268 21.0 12.8 56.7
2004 277 22.5 12.3 50.2
2005 283 23.0 12.3 53.4
2006 288 21.0 13.7 52.4
2007 306 20.0 15.3 51.3
2008 313 22.0 14.2 52.4
2009 313 21.7 14.2 56.2
2010 293 18.0 16.2 60.8
2011 306 19.0 16.1 56.5
2012 262 16.0 16.3 62.2
2013 301 20.0 15.0 66.8
2014 290 18.0 16.1 65.2
2015 275 16.0 17.1 59.3
2016 272 16.0 17.0 59.6
2017 261 14.0 18.6 65.5
2018 242 15.0 16.1 66.5
2019 267 14.0 19.0 60.7
2020 269 15.0 17.9 56.5
2021 265 16.0 16.5 54.3
2022 294 15.0 19.6 54.1
2023 292 18.0 16.2 66.1
2024 303 18.0 16.8 65.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Guin Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,353 (22.7%) $8,005 (77.1%) $10,376

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Guin Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 14th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 77th of 680 Elementary schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Guin Elementary School)86.765.9
 20.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion County)67.453.7
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Guin Elementary School)80.880
 0.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Marion County)55.352.1
 3.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Guin Elementary School)79.642.5
 37.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Marion County)5030.8
 19.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Guin Elementary School)83.862.1
 21.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Marion County)5025
 25%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students267292
 9.4%
African American2025
 25%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic911
 22.2%
Pacific Islander00
White219240
 9.6%
Two or More Races1916
 15.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.7%66.1%
 5.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Guin Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 303 students attended Guin Elementary School.

Students at Guin Elementary School are 81% White, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Yes. Guin Elementary School ranks in the top 8.9% of Alabama elementary schools.


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