Fairhope East Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- 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
School Overview
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
878 students

Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers

School Rankings
Fairhope East Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
Overall Testing Rank
#40 out of 1276 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1

American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%

Asian
(19-20)n/a
2%

Hispanic
(19-20)6%
8%

Black
(19-20)9%
33%

White
(19-20)79%
54%

Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)6%
2%


Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
19%
49%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #40 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Fairhope East Elementary School?
878 students attend Fairhope East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Fairhope East Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
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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