Gw Long Elementary School in Skipperville, AL, ranked #214 in Alabama in 2023, reflecting a decline from its peak of #145 in 2017.
Math proficiency was 43%, higher than the state average of 30% in 2023, while reading proficiency stood at 66%, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 30% and 39%, approximately equal to the state average of 38% in recent years.
Enrollment increased slightly to 493 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, consistent with previous years; 53% of students qualified for free lunch, showing an upward socioeconomic need trend from 30% in 1999.
Gw Long Elementary serves grades PK–6 with a student body that is 19% minority, including 52 Black and 16 Hispanic students, indicating stable demographic composition over time.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gw Long Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Gw Long Elementary School's student population of 492 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Gw Long Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gw Long Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#214 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
10%
31%
White
79%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
53%
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: Buzz
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gw Long Elementary School's ranking?
Gw Long Elementary School is ranked #214 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Gw Long Elementary School often compared to?
Gw Long Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ariton School, D A Smith Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Gw Long Elementary School?
492 students attend Gw Long Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Gw Long Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gw Long Elementary School?
Gw Long Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gw Long Elementary School offer ?
Gw Long Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gw Long Elementary School part of?
Gw Long Elementary School is part of Dale County School District.
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