Gwin Elementary School

1580 Patton Chapel Road
Birmingham, AL 35226
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gwin Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 10% in AL
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gwin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Gwin Elementary School's student population of 516 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
516 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Gwin Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gwin Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#122 out of 1285 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gwin Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gwin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gwin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gwin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
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Hispanic
18%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gwin Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
26%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gwin Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
49%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gwin Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Gwin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gwin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gwin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gwin Elementary School's ranking?
Gwin Elementary School is ranked #122 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Gwin Elementary School often compared to?
Gwin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Gwin Elementary School?
516 students attend Gwin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Gwin Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gwin Elementary School?
Gwin Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gwin Elementary School offer ?
Gwin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gwin Elementary School part of?
Gwin Elementary School is part of Hoover City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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