Guin Elementary School

Marion County
7980 U S Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
292 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Guin Elementary School, located on U.S. Highway 43 in Guin, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Marion County School District. Committed to the academic and personal development of its students, the school focuses on building strong literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a supportive environment. By prioritizing both rigorous instruction and character development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into higher grade levels.

As part of the broader Marion County Board of Education system, Guin Elementary benefits from the resources and administrative oversight of a district dedicated to community-focused schooling. The school maintains a connection with the district’s central mission, which emphasizes student achievement and the utilization of modern educational practices. Families and community members can stay informed regarding school events, district policies, and academic calendars by visiting the official Marion County Board of Education website at http://www.mcbe.net.
292
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    240 (82.2 %)
  • Black
    25 (8.6 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (5.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (3.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Marion County
Phone: (205)468-3433
Website: http://www.mcbe.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 163
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 16
Kindergarten 39
Grade 1 48
Grade 2 41
Grade 3 44
Grade 4 36
Grade 5 40
Grade 6 28
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Winfield Elementary School
Winfield City
525 Students
601 County Highway 14
Winfield, AL 35594 (6.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th