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What's the vibe like in the hallways at Guntersville Elementary School right now?
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Enrollment
486
Elementary
DISTRICT 437 · STATE 480
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GUNTERSVILLE CITY·NCES 010169000581
Guntersville Elementary School
1800 Lusk Street, Guntersville, AL 35976 · (256) 582-3364 · Marshall County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL486 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.5:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
51%
247 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 58%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 70 | 14% |
| Kindergarten | 139 | 29% |
| Grade 1 | 133 | 27% |
| Grade 2 | 144 | 30% |
Student demographics
48%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Guntersville Elementary School→Cherokee Elementary School→Guntersville Middle School→Guntersville High School
Based on grade levels within Guntersville City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Guntersville Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guntersville Elementary School this school | 486 | 50.8% | N/A |
| Odenville Elementary School Odenville | 435 | 50.8% | N/A |
| Loxley Elementary School Loxley | 497 | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Mulkey Elementary School Geneva | 562 | 51.2% | 61.8% |
| Ashville Elementary School Ashville | 476 | 54.6% | 59.8% |
| Cherokee Elementary School Guntersville | 387 | 50.1% | 66.5% |
Matched among Alabama elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Guntersville Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Alabama | In Marshall County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 486 | #319 of 709 | #11 of 17 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.7:1 | #162 of 655 | #2 of 16 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.0% | #325 of 658 | #10 of 17 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 50.8% | #469 of 696 | #13 of 17 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +7.5% | #156 of 262 | #8 of 12 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
486
+51 (+12%) vs 2020
+9% since 1990-91, when it was 447
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
was 14.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 486 | 31 | 15.7:1 | 51% (247) |
| 2023-24 | 470 | 32 | 14.7:1 | 51% (239) |
| 2022-23 | 493 | 30 | 16.4:1 | 48% (237) |
| 2020-21 | 435 | 30 | 14.5:1 | 37% (160) |
| 2017-18 | 452 | 29 | 15.6:1 | 44% (197) |
| 2015-16 | 457 | 31 | 14.7:1 | 49% (224) |
| 2010-11 | 479 | 40 | 12.0:1 | 42% (203) |
| 2000-01 | 446 | 34 | 13.1:1 | 50% (222) |
| 1990-91 | 447 | 28 | 16.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Guntersville Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 8% (452 to 486); teachers up 7% (29 to 31).
About Guntersville Elementary School
Guntersville Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school located in Guntersville, Alabama. It is open to students in pre-K through 2 and enrolls 486 students.
Guntersville Elementary School is part of a district of 4 schools: Guntersville City, with 1,810 students.
The share of White students at Guntersville Elementary School is 70%, a majority. After that, the student body is 14% Black, 8% Hispanic, and 6% multiracial. Census figures show Marshall County is about 79% White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 48, compared with 70 nationally.
Guntersville Elementary School lists 31 full-time-equivalent teachers; that is about 15.7 students per teacher. The gap from the 17.0:1 average for elementary schools in Alabama is 1.3 students per teacher. About 51% of students at Guntersville Elementary School are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Among public schools in Marshall County, the average eligibility rate is 59%.
Census data for Marshall County show the median household earns about $62,571 a year, roughly 22% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting Guntersville Elementary School, Marshall County has 37 public schools.
Guntersville Elementary School's closest public school neighbor is Guntersville Middle School, about 0.6 miles away. Within five miles of Guntersville Elementary School, there are 4 other public schools.
The school's federal locale classification is Town: Distant.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 12% rise, from 435 to 486. The ratio was 14.5:1 in 2020-21 and 15.7:1 in 2024-25.
The discussion board for Guntersville Elementary School is open to topics like athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Marshall County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
99,748
Census ACS
Median income
$62,571
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
37
19,416 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Guntersville City
- Guntersville High SchoolHigh · 556 students
- Cherokee Elementary SchoolElementary · 387 students
- Guntersville Middle SchoolMiddle · 381 students
Other schools in Guntersville
- Guntersville High SchoolHigh · 556 students
- Brindlee Mountain High SchoolHigh · 496 students
- Cherokee Elementary SchoolElementary · 387 students
- Guntersville Middle SchoolMiddle · 381 students
- Brindlee Mountain Primary SchoolElementary · 278 students
- Marshall County Online SchoolHigh · 71 students
Nearby schools
- Guntersville Middle School0.6 mi · 381
- Guntersville High School2.4 mi · 556
- Cherokee Elementary School2.7 mi · 387
- Marshall County Online School3.4 mi · 71
- Brindlee Mountain High School6.9 mi · 496
- Brindlee Mountain Primary School7.0 mi · 278
Frequently asked questions
About Guntersville Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Guntersville Elementary School?
Guntersville Elementary School enrolls approximately 486 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Guntersville Elementary School serve?
Guntersville Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guntersville Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Guntersville Elementary School is approximately 15.7:1 (31 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Guntersville Elementary School?
At Guntersville Elementary School, the student body is approximately 70% White, 8% Hispanic, 14% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is Guntersville Elementary School public or private?
Guntersville Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Guntersville City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.