Fruithurst Elementary School ranked #189 in Alabama in 2023, falling from a peak rank of #26 in 2010 but maintaining a top 20% position statewide as a Berkeley Heights public high school serving grades PK–6.
Math proficiency ranged 55–59%, notably higher than the state average of 30% in 2023, while reading proficiency at 55–59% was higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency stood at 40–59%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined slightly from 285 students in 2013 to 243 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at approximately 9%, and over 60% of students qualifying for free or reduced–price lunch, reflecting socioeconomic challenges.
The student–teacher ratio was 15:1 in 2023 with 243 students and 16 teachers, supporting grades prekindergarten through sixth grade in this Union County NJ high school.
Fruithurst demonstrated stable graduation rates around 95%, exceeding the Alabama state average of 88% in 2023.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Fruithurst Elementary School serves the northern part of its district in Fruithurst, AL, covering an attendance area of approximately 132.6 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being around 15.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fruithurst Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Fruithurst Elementary School's student population of 226 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
226 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fruithurst Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fruithurst Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#189 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
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)
40-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Fruithurst Elementary School's ranking?
Fruithurst Elementary School is ranked #189 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Fruithurst Elementary School often compared to?
Fruithurst Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cleburne County Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% 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 Fruithurst Elementary School?
226 students attend Fruithurst Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Fruithurst Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fruithurst Elementary School?
Fruithurst Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fruithurst Elementary School offer ?
Fruithurst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fruithurst Elementary School part of?
Fruithurst Elementary School is part of Cleburne County School District.
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