Elementary Schools in Fayette County

The Fayette County school district in Alabama is home to two elementary schools: Fayette Elementary School and Berry Elementary School. While both schools serve students in grades K-6, the data analysis reveals notable differences in their academic performance and student demographics.

Berry Elementary School emerges as the standout institution, with a higher percentage of white students (89.43%) compared to Fayette Elementary (64.59%). Berry Elementary also consistently outperforms Fayette Elementary and the Fayette County and Alabama state averages on standardized tests, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts. Additionally, Berry Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (66.47%) than Fayette Elementary (75.32%), suggesting a more affluent student population. The higher spending per student ($10,014) and lower student-teacher ratio (15:1) at Berry Elementary may also contribute to its stronger academic outcomes.

In contrast, Fayette Elementary School's test scores are generally lower than the Fayette County and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. The school also has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American, Hispanic, and multiracial students. These findings highlight the importance of analyzing school-level data to identify performance differences, even within the same school district, and can provide valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and parents in the Fayette County area.