Foley Elementary School

450 N Cedar Street
Foley, AL 36535
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 960 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Foley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 960 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 50% in AL
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Foley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Foley Elementary School's student population of 960 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
960 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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School Rankings

Foley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foley Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#499 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
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22%
24%
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44%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
33%
10%
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Black
16%
32%
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White
39%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Foley Elementary School's ranking?
Foley Elementary School is ranked #499 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Foley Elementary School often compared to?
Foley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elberta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Foley Elementary School?
960 students attend Foley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Foley Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foley Elementary School?
Foley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Foley Elementary School offer ?
Foley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Foley Elementary School part of?
Foley Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day for Field Trips
May 03, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of School
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 960 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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