Gwin Elementary School

1580 Patton Chapel Road
Hoover, AL 35226

www.hoovercityschools.net/gwin

515 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

515

Total Students

41.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gwin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	91
Black	134
Asian	18
Two or More	11

White
261 (50.7 %)
Black
134 (26.0 %)
Hispanic
91 (17.7 %)
Asian
18 (3.5 %)
Two or More
11 (2.1 %)

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:	Hoover City
Phone:	(205)439-2600
Website:	http://www.hoovercityschools.net/gwin
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 18

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 86