Fayette Elementary School ranked #549 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #339 in 2022 and a drop from prior years such as #121 in 2017, indicating overall weaker performance over time among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency ranged from 15% to 19%, lower than the state average of around 30%, while reading proficiency was 55% to 59%, higher than the state average near 47%, and science proficiency was 35% to 39%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment fell from 803 students in 2000 to 466 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at about 33%, while 69% of students were eligible for free lunch in 2023, up from 35% in 2000, reflecting socioeconomic shifts in this Berkeley Heights public high school area.
Fayette Elementary served grades Pre–K through 4 with about 530 students enrolled and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, consistent with recent years' staffing and enrollment levels.
Graduation and proficiency trends show fluctuating academic performance, with reading scores exceeding state averages but math proficiency remaining notably below the Alabama state average.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fayette Elementary School serves the southwest part of Fayette, AL, covering an area of approximately 299.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 10.7 miles and the furthest edge located 14.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fayette Elementary School's student population of 529 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing, Inspiring and Enlightening Today's Students for Tomorrow's Challenges.
School Rankings
Fayette Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fayette Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#549 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fayette Elementary School's ranking?
Fayette Elementary School is ranked #549 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Fayette Elementary School?
529 students attend Fayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Fayette Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fayette Elementary School?
Fayette Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fayette Elementary School offer ?
Fayette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fayette Elementary School part of?
Fayette Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
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