Excellent
#62 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 5% in state
Fairhope West Elementary
Elementary School · Baldwin County · Fairhope, AL
A Baldwin County elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
408 N Section Street, Fairhope, AL 36532
- Math 58% proficient (2022)
- Reading 95% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairhope West Elementary score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 32 points since 2020, reaching 95% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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
38.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Fairhope West 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta Johnson School of Organic EducationPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Fairhope East ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 851 | Compare → |
| J Larry Newton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–6 | 4.7 mi | 846 | Compare → |
| Christ the King Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 4.8 mi | 440 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Baldwin County
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #4 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 West Elementary is listed in Baldwin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairhope West Elementary
Fairhope West Elementary is a public elementary school in Fairhope, AL, part of Baldwin County, serving approximately 990 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairhope West Elementary
What grades does Fairhope West Elementary serve?
Fairhope West Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Fairhope West Elementary?
Fairhope West Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 990 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairhope West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairhope West Elementary is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairhope West Elementary rank in AL?
Fairhope West Elementary ranks #62 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Fairhope West Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairhope West Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 West Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairhope West Elementary has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fairhope West Elementary a charter school?
No, Fairhope West Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairhope West Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fairhope West Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairhope West Elementary?
38.8% of students at Fairhope West 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 990
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Baldwin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (251) 928-8400
- 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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