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Fairhope East Elementary School vs. Spanish Fort Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Fairhope East Elementary School
2 N Bishop Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
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10/
10
Top 10%
Spanish Fort Elementary School
30900 State Highway 225
Daphne, AL 36527
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Fairhope East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Spanish Fort Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Fairhope East Elementary School ranked #67 statewide in 2023, improving from #146 in 2019, placing it in the top 10% of Alabama public schools overall.
The school's 2023 math proficiency was 58%, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency reached 79%, higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 60% and 64% in 2022, outperforming the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew to 851 students in 2023, with 20% minority enrollment and 30% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, reflecting moderate socioeconomic diversity.
Serving grades K–6, Fairhope East Elementary maintained a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023, lower than the district's ratio of 21:1.
Spanish Fort Elementary School in Daphne, AL, ranked #87 statewide in 2023, down from a peak rank of #31 in 2021, indicating a recent decline in overall state ranking among Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency was 56% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency at 76% also exceeded the state average of 47%, with science proficiency between 70% and 74%, placing the school in the top 5% statewide.
Enrollment increased modestly from 672 students in 2022 to 763 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 22% and 231 students (about 30%) eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, reflecting a moderate socioeconomic need.
Serving grades Pre–K through 6, the school had 761 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 in 2023, ranking in the top 20% statewide for low student–teacher ratio.
Over recent years, math proficiency declined from a high of 94% in 2012 to 56% in 2023, and reading proficiency decreased from 96% in 2012 to 76% in 2022, though both remain well above state averages for this Union County NJ high school.
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-6
Total Students
851 students
761 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fairhope East Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spanish Fort Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fairhope East Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spanish Fort Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
50 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fairhope East Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spanish Fort Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fairhope East Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baldwin County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spanish Fort Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baldwin County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#67 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
#87 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fairhope East Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spanish Fort Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 10% in AL)
56%
(Top 10% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairhope East Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spanish Fort Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
79%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairhope East Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spanish Fort Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairhope East Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spanish Fort Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fairhope East Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Spanish Fort Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
13
Kindergarten Students
125
105
Grade 1 Students
124
102
Grade 2 Students
100
100
Grade 3 Students
111
106
Grade 4 Students
140
100
Grade 5 Students
110
111
Grade 6 Students
125
124

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Fairhope East Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Spanish Fort Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fairhope East Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spanish Fort Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fairhope East Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spanish Fort Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fairhope East Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spanish Fort Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
80%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fairhope East Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spanish Fort Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fairhope East Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spanish Fort Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.35
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fairhope East Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spanish Fort Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fairhope East Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spanish Fort Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fairhope East Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spanish Fort Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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