Fe Burleson Elementary School ranked #91 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #125 in 2022 and #142 in 2021, placing it in the top 10% statewide.
Math proficiency was between 65% and 69%, higher than the state average of about 30% in 2023; reading proficiency ranged from 65% to 69%, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Enrollment increased from 447 students in 2017 to 486 in 2023 with minority enrollment steady at around 21%; free lunch eligibility rose from 21% in 2022 to 39% in 2023, indicating growing socioeconomic need.
Serving grades PK–4, the school had 486 students with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, placing it among schools with the lowest ratios in the state.
Science proficiency ranged from 55% to 59%, higher than the state average of 38%, supporting the school's strong academic performance across core subjects in this Union County AL public elementary school.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fe Burleson 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
Fe Burleson Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Fe Burleson Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fe Burleson Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
6%
32%
White
79%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fe Burleson Elementary School's ranking?
Fe Burleson Elementary School is ranked #91 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Fe Burleson Elementary School often compared to?
Fe Burleson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barkley Bridge Elementary School, Crestline Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Fe Burleson Elementary School?
486 students attend Fe Burleson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Fe Burleson Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fe Burleson Elementary School?
Fe Burleson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fe Burleson Elementary School offer ?
Fe Burleson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fe Burleson Elementary School part of?
Fe Burleson Elementary School is part of Hartselle City School District.
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