Serving 672 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Spanish Fort Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spanish Fort Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Spanish Fort Elementary School's student population of 672 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spanish Fort Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spanish Fort Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#31 out of 1276 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
9%
32%
White
77%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spanish Fort Elementary School's ranking?
Spanish Fort Elementary School is ranked #31 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Spanish Fort Elementary School often compared to?
Spanish Fort Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockwell Elementary School, Daphne East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Spanish Fort Elementary School?
672 students attend Spanish Fort Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Spanish Fort Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spanish Fort Elementary School?
Spanish Fort Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Spanish Fort Elementary School offer ?
Spanish Fort Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Spanish Fort Elementary School part of?
Spanish Fort Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)
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