Excellent
#82 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 6% in state
Fairhope East Elementary
Elementary School · Baldwin County · Fairhope, AL
A Baldwin County elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2 N Bishop Rd, Fairhope, AL 36532
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 94% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairhope East Elementary score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 29 points since 2020, reaching 94% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fairhope East Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,264/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fairhope), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,026
Median home value
$395,300
Median rent
$1,374/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairhope West ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 990 | Compare → |
| Marietta Johnson School of Organic EducationPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 1.8 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| J Larry Newton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–6 | 3.8 mi | 846 | Compare → |
| Belforest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 1,076 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Baldwin County
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #6 of 41
- District spending per student
- $13,089NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairhope East Elementary is listed in Baldwin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairhope East Elementary
Fairhope East Elementary is a public elementary school in Fairhope, AL, part of Baldwin County, serving approximately 851 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairhope East Elementary
What grades does Fairhope East Elementary serve?
Fairhope East Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Fairhope East Elementary?
Fairhope East Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 851 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairhope East Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairhope East Elementary is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairhope East Elementary rank in AL?
Fairhope East Elementary ranks #82 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Fairhope East Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairhope East Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fairhope East Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairhope East Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fairhope East Elementary a charter school?
No, Fairhope East Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairhope East Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fairhope East Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairhope East Elementary?
33.6% of students at Fairhope East Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 851
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Baldwin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.2%
- Phone
- (251) 928-7841
- Area population (ZIP 36532)
- 37,121
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36532; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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