GW Long Elementary School

School Overview
GW Long Elementary School, located in the rural community of Skipperville, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Dale County School District. As a smaller, community-focused school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development for students in their formative years. The school is integrated into the broader Dale County Board of Education system, which prioritizes aligning local instruction with state standards to ensure students are prepared for their transition into secondary education.

The school functions as a central hub for the local community, fostering strong relationships between faculty, students, and families. By utilizing resources provided by the Dale County school district, GW Long Elementary focuses on a balanced curriculum that incorporates both core academic subjects and extracurricular activities designed to nurture well-rounded development. Its commitment to the local Skipperville area reflects a mission to provide quality public education while maintaining the close-knit, collaborative atmosphere characteristic of rural Alabama schools.
492
Total Students
29.1
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GW Long Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White389
Hispanic20
Black51
Asian8
Two or More22
American Indian2
  • White
    389 (79.1%)
  • Black
    51 (10.4%)
  • Two or More
    22 (4.5%)
  • Hispanic
    20 (4.1%)
  • Asian
    8 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
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: Dale County
Phone: (334)774-0021
Website: http://www.dalecountyboe.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 220
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 18
Kindergarten 63
Grade 1 77
Grade 2 72
Grade 3 59
Grade 4 73
Grade 5 67
Grade 6 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GW Long Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten18
Kindergarten63
Grade 177
Grade 272
Grade 359
Grade 473
Grade 567
Grade 663
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GW Long Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24048.8%
Male25251.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)