Below Average
#1150 of 1,356 schools in AL
Glen Oaks Elementary School
Elementary School · Fairfield City · Fairfield, AL
A Fairfield City elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
1301 Highland Dr, Fairfield, AL 35064
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 79% vs AL 91% (2024)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Glen Oaks Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 69 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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 29 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Glen Oaks Elementary School 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average506/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,581
Median home value
$119,900
Median rent
$997/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
59%
Poverty rate
30%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35064; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Pilgrim Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Midfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Brighton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Lipscomb Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 236 | 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.
Fairfield City
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,266NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glen Oaks Elementary School is listed in Fairfield City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glen Oaks Elementary School
Glen Oaks Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fairfield, AL, part of Fairfield City, serving approximately 279 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,150 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glen Oaks Elementary School
What grades does Glen Oaks Elementary School serve?
Glen Oaks Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Glen Oaks Elementary School?
Glen Oaks Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Oaks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Oaks Elementary School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glen Oaks Elementary School rank in AL?
Glen Oaks Elementary School ranks #1,150 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Glen Oaks Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glen Oaks Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Glen Oaks Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glen Oaks Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Glen Oaks Elementary School a charter school?
No, Glen Oaks Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glen Oaks Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Glen Oaks Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glen Oaks Elementary School?
69.9% of students at Glen Oaks Elementary School 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (205) 783-6837
- Area population (ZIP 35064)
- 9,929
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
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 35064; 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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