Guntersville Elementary School served grades Pre–Kindergarten through 2 with 470 students enrolled and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 as of the latest data, ranking among the top 20% of Alabama public schools for student attention.
Math proficiency was 57%, higher than the state average of 30% in 2023, improving from 35% in 2021; reading proficiency reached 66%, also higher than the state average of 47%, showing steady gains since 2017.
Minority enrollment was 24%, including 11% Black and 6% Hispanic students, with free or reduced–price lunch eligibility rising to 49% in 2023, indicating increasing socioeconomic needs over recent years.
The school experienced relatively stable enrollment near 470–495 students from 2019 to 2023 while maintaining a consistent student–teacher ratio around 15–17 to 1 in this suburban Alabama setting.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guntersville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Guntersville Elementary School's student population of 470 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Wildcat
School Rankings
The diversity score of Guntersville Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
11%
32%
White
76%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Guntersville Elementary School often compared to?
Guntersville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arab Primary School, Cherokee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Guntersville Elementary School?
470 students attend Guntersville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Guntersville Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Guntersville Elementary School?
Guntersville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Guntersville Elementary School offer ?
Guntersville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Guntersville Elementary School part of?
Guntersville Elementary School is part of Guntersville City School District.
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