Serving 725 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fairhope East Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 725 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairhope East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Fairhope East Elementary School's student population of 725 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
725 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairhope East Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairhope East Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#46 out of 1285 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
2%
32%
White
82%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairhope East Elementary School's ranking?
Fairhope East Elementary School is ranked #46 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Fairhope East Elementary School often compared to?
Fairhope East Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairhope West Elementary School, Spanish Fort Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Fairhope East Elementary School?
725 students attend Fairhope East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Fairhope East Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairhope East Elementary School?
Fairhope East Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Fairhope East Elementary School offer ?
Fairhope East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Fairhope East Elementary School part of?
Fairhope East Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.
School Reviews
4 2/17/2020
The teachers are a way to strict (you talk in the hall: get put in detention) .
2 4/14/2018
I am seeing excessive over scrutinizing of every move every child makes, to the point that the children who are students at FIS are not allowed to be children, all kinds of punishments for minor infractions and too many rules have become the norm in the last year and is excalating to even more rules and increased severity of punishments for children. What they can and can not say, whether they can be allowed to express their feelings is suppressed. Children are going to make mistakes, they may or may not be made fun of by their classmates, and their reaction to what they feel when that happens can lead to saying or doing things that are inapropriate but they are no where near criminal. New rules coming down from the board of education now force teachers and principals to spend more of their time disciplining kids than teaching. I remember thinking what a great school it was last year and the year before. But now I fear for the effect the current changes will do to the children's desire to learn and to like being in school. My child used to love going to school and now would like not to be there. The teachers are good teachers, but they have been turned into overseers just looking to find fault.
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