Guntersville Elementary School serves 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guntersville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Guntersville Elementary School's student population of 493 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Guntersville Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
12%
32%
White
78%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Guntersville Elementary School often compared to?
Guntersville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arab Primary School, Cherokee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Guntersville Elementary School?
493 students attend Guntersville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Guntersville Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guntersville Elementary School?
Guntersville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Guntersville Elementary School offer ?
Guntersville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Guntersville Elementary School part of?
Guntersville Elementary School is part of Guntersville City School District.
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