GW LONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GW Long Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dale County school district, located in Skipperville, AL with about 483 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 26 teachers, GW Long Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

GW Long Elementary School, located in the rural community of Skipperville, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Dale County School District. As a smaller, community-focused school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development for students in their formative years. The school is integrated into the broader Dale County Board of Education system, which prioritizes aligning local instruction with state standards to ensure students are prepared for their transition into secondary education.

The school functions as a central hub for the local community, fostering strong relationships between faculty, students, and families. By utilizing resources provided by the Dale County school district, GW Long Elementary focuses on a balanced curriculum that incorporates both core academic subjects and extracurricular activities designed to nurture well-rounded development. Its commitment to the local Skipperville area reflects a mission to provide quality public education while maintaining the close-knit, collaborative atmosphere characteristic of rural Alabama schools.

For more information, contact GW Long Elementary School at (334) 774-0021 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.