Skip to main content

Very Good

#382 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 28% in state

Lynn Fanning Elementary School

Elementary School · Madison County · Meridianville, AL

A Madison County elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

8861 Moores Mill Rd, Meridianville, AL 35759

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 90% vs AL 83% (2024)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency90.1% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg+7.3 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+13.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$10,905
Chronic Absenteeism27.2%

Students at Lynn Fanning Elementary School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency90%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
83%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 48 points since 2020, reaching 90% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2024
ELA
90%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

43.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Lynn Fanning 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average399/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$98,374

Median home value

$272,200

Median rent

$1,242/mo

College educated

39.6%

Homeownership

91.4%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35759; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Walnut Grove SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–64.0 mi275Compare →
Hazel Green Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–54.3 mi913Compare →
Riverton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–35.0 mi564Compare →
Monrovia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–5Not available581Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Madison County

Schools in district
30
Rank in district
#9 of 28
District spending per student
$10,905NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lynn Fanning Elementary School is listed in Madison County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lynn Fanning Elementary School

Lynn Fanning Elementary School is a public elementary school in Meridianville, AL, part of Madison County, serving approximately 591 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #382 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lynn Fanning Elementary School

What grades does Lynn Fanning Elementary School serve?

Lynn Fanning Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.

How many students attend Lynn Fanning Elementary School?

Lynn Fanning Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 591 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynn Fanning Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lynn Fanning Elementary School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lynn Fanning Elementary School rank in AL?

Lynn Fanning Elementary School ranks #382 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Lynn Fanning Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lynn Fanning Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Lynn Fanning Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lynn Fanning Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lynn Fanning Elementary School a charter school?

No, Lynn Fanning Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lynn Fanning Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Lynn Fanning Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lynn Fanning Elementary School?

43.7% of students at Lynn Fanning 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
Kindergarten – 2nd
Enrollment
591
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Madison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.2%
Area population (ZIP 35759)
12,435
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
42.6
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 35759; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.