Foley Elementary School's overall state rank declined from #191 in 2010 to #573 in 2023, placing it in the lower half of Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency dropped sharply to 24% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30% and showing a significant decline from 50% in 2019.
Reading proficiency held steady at 47% in 2023, approximately equal to the state average, though this reflects a decline from over 90% in early 2010s.
Minority enrollment reached 60%, with 741 students eligible for free lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need; enrollment grew from 567 students in 1999 to 966 in 2023.
Serving grades Pre–K through 6, Foley Elementary had 966 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 in 2023, among the lowest in the district, which ranks in the top 10% for student attention.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 1,022 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Foley Elementary School serves the southern part of Foley, AL, covering an area of approximately 59.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest point being about 9.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Foley Elementary School's student population of 1,022 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,022 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Foley 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 Foley Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#573 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
36%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
16%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
38%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foley Elementary School's ranking?
Foley Elementary School is ranked #573 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Foley Elementary School often compared to?
Foley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elberta Elementary School, Florence B Mathis Elementary School, Gulf Shores Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Foley Elementary School?
1,022 students attend Foley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Foley Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foley Elementary School?
Foley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Foley Elementary School offer ?
Foley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Foley Elementary School part of?
Foley Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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