Fairhope K–1 Center in Fairhope, Alabama, was closed in 2015 and formerly served grades PK through 1 as part of Baldwin County schools.
The school experienced large declines in math proficiency, falling from 79% in 2013 to 21% in 2023, consistently lower than the state average of 30% in 2023.
Reading proficiency dropped sharply from 86% in 2013 to 50% in 2022 but remained slightly higher than the state average of 47% that year.
Science proficiency showed a slight decline, registering 41% in 2022, which was higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment data ceased after closure, with 2011 figures showing 276 students and a 12:1 student–teacher ratio; before closing, about 20% of students were eligible for free lunch.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students (10-11)
276 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
23 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
1%
Asian
(10-11)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(10-11)3%
4%
Black
(10-11)12%
35%
White
(10-11)82%
58%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
20%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fairhope K-1 Center?
276 students attend Fairhope K-1 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Fairhope K-1 Center students are White, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Fairhope K-1 Center offer ?
Fairhope K-1 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Fairhope K-1 Center part of?
Fairhope K-1 Center is part of Baldwin County School District.
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