Gwin Elementary School
Hoover, AL 35226
Phone: (205) 439-2600
Fax: (205) 439-2601
District: Hoover City School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades K-5 • 590 students
Gwin Elementary School, located in Hoover, Alabama, serves grades K-5 in the Hoover City School District. It is among the few public elementary schools in Alabama to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10.
Gwin Elementary School is a public school in the Hoover City School District located in Hoover, AL. The principal of Gwin Elementary School is Mrs. Kimberly White. As of 2016, the students are 71% White, non-Hispanic; 16.8% Black, non-Hispanic; 10% Hispanic; 2% Asian/Pacific Islander; and 0.2% Multiracial. 25.7% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 71% | 64% | 58% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 16.8% | 24% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 5% | 5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2% | 7% | 1% |
| Multiracial | 0.2% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | — | — |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | — | — | 1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 25.7% | 21% | 56% |
| English learners | — | 4% | 2% |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Birmingham National Guard | 13 mi. |