GWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gwin Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hoover City school district, located in Hoover, AL with about 552 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Gwin Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Gwin Elementary School, located in the Patton Chapel community of Hoover, Alabama, is a dedicated primary learning institution serving students in the Hoover City Schools district. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character building. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with diverse extracurricular opportunities, Gwin Elementary strives to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, while maintaining a strong sense of community involvement.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on inclusivity and its proactive approach to modern education. With an emphasis on fostering a collaborative atmosphere, Gwin Elementary encourages active participation from parents and community members, which enhances the educational experience for its students. Through its mission to provide a high-quality, safe, and nurturing learning space, Gwin Elementary remains a cornerstone of the Hoover community, consistently working to meet the individual needs of its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Gwin Elementary School at (205) 439-2600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1580 Patton Chapel Road
Hoover, AL 35226-2258
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GWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hoover, AL with about 552 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Hoover City
Total Students:
552
Teachers:
40
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 552 students

White
55.1%
Black or African American
18.1%
Hispanic/Latino
17.2%
Two or more races
6.0%
Asian
3.6%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.