Foley Elementary School

Summary:

Foley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Foley, Alabama, which is part of the Baldwin County school district. The school has a diverse student population, with 40.93% White, 15.62% African American, 31.85% Hispanic, and 10.38% two or more races.

Despite being part of a district ranked 33 out of 137 in the state, Foley Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the Baldwin County and Alabama state averages on standardized assessments in mathematics and English language arts. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 14.62% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 45.41% in Baldwin County and 42.16% statewide. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 229 out of 680 Alabama elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 459 out of 684 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Foley Elementary struggles to support the academic achievement of certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic and White students.

Foley Elementary's academic performance lags behind many of the surrounding schools in the Baldwin County district, such as J. Larry Newton School and Elberta Elementary School, which consistently outperform Foley Elementary on state assessments and have higher statewide rankings. Additionally, Foley Elementary has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.31% to 76.51% over the past three school years, indicating a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 450 N Cedar Street
       Foley, AL  36535-4602


(251) 943-8861

District: Baldwin County

SchoolDigger Rank:
459th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,214 Help


Students who attend Foley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Foley Middle School
High:    Foley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  992

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.9%
Hispanic:
31.9%
African American:
15.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Foley Elementary School ranks worse than 67.1% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 19th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Baldwin County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Foley Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.9%), Hispanic (31.9%), African American (15.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Foley Elementary School is 14, which is the 2nd best among 22 elementary schools in the Baldwin County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Foley Elementary School is $10,214. 14 elementary schools in the Baldwin County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Foley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Foley Elementary School 459th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Foley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Baldwin County:

SchoolDigger ranks Baldwin County 33rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Foley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Foley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 76.88 108th 704 84.7%
2011 72.64 158th 709 77.7%
2012 62.94 285th 696 59.1%
2013 37.51 532nd 696 23.6%
2014 64.51 224th 695 67.8%
2015 49.94 345th 691 50.1%
2016 55.01 301st 691 56.4%
2017 54.17 320th 688 53.5%
2018 65.90 229th 680 66.3%
2021 50.37 340th 692 50.9%
2022 45.23 375th 687 45.4%
2023 43.16 398th 680 41.5%
2024 35.60 459th 684 32.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Foley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 59.39 3rd 12 75.0%
2018 42.63 12th 17 29.4%
2019 34.46 29th 39 25.6%
2021 20.53 45th 54 16.7%
2022 24.95 50th 64 21.9%
2023 40.35 43rd 70 38.6%
2024 32.87 59th 82 28.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Foley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 71.02 1st 25 96.0%
2018 64.90 11th 65 83.1%
2021 54.06 27th 100 73.0%
2022 48.48 49th 110 55.5%
2023 54.41 41st 123 66.7%
2024 31.68 103rd 131 21.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Foley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 52.04 110th 280 60.7%
2018 61.13 98th 344 71.5%
2019 59.99 113th 392 71.2%
2021 40.17 217th 398 45.5%
2022 34.18 220th 345 36.2%
2023 28.81 284th 373 23.9%
2024 30.27 282nd 395 28.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Foley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 50.48 286th 567 49.6%
2018 77.95 98th 651 84.9%
2021 56.92 272nd 653 58.3%
2022 53.20 306th 651 53.0%
2023 51.20 313th 623 49.8%
2024 39.90 427th 670 36.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Foley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 49.29 335th 639 47.6%
2018 66.30 199th 640 68.9%
2021 46.31 349th 656 46.8%
2022 46.19 358th 656 45.4%
2023 48.00 339th 645 47.4%
2024 39.56 413th 650 36.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Foley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 56.57 278th 639 56.5%
2018 66.19 217th 650 66.6%
2021 52.02 315th 669 52.9%
2022 44.36 374th 669 44.1%
2023 38.56 410th 649 36.8%
2024 31.84 457th 655 30.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Foley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 39.81 198th 336 41.1%
2018 72.62 77th 423 81.8%
2019 35.89 288th 426 32.4%
2021 52.27 163rd 426 61.7%
2022 44.04 211th 426 50.5%
2023 39.90 244th 427 42.9%
2024 41.56 226th 420 46.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Foley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 60.64 35th 130 73.1%
2018 70.72 29th 140 79.3%
2021 36.02 107th 164 34.8%
2022 32.83 126th 175 28.0%
2023 37.47 114th 184 38.0%
2024 24.48 163rd 196 16.8%
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Rank History for White students at Foley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 50.36 168th 369 54.5%
2018 71.41 123rd 508 75.8%
2021 40.38 316th 539 41.4%
2022 33.54 380th 540 29.6%
2023 28.51 408th 528 22.7%
2024 20.78 474th 535 11.4%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Foley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 989 989
1989 718 318 3 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1052
1990 742 302 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1053
1991 491 226 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 728
1992 487 235 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 726
1993 517 235 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 764
1994 525 230 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 771
1995 551 242 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 807
1996 551 242 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 807
1997 525 276 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 807
1998 543 259 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 811
1999 343 213 3 7 0 n/a n/a 1 567
2000 289 193 4 23 2 n/a n/a 5 516
2001 298 179 4 38 2 n/a n/a 4 525
2002 313 154 4 58 2 n/a n/a 4 535
2003 313 154 4 58 2 n/a n/a 4 535
2004 337 153 2 53 2 n/a n/a 17 564
2005 367 161 1 67 2 n/a n/a 0 598
2006 367 162 3 107 4 n/a n/a 30 673
2007 394 177 6 122 4 n/a n/a 29 732
2008 418 159 7 131 3 n/a n/a 0 718
2009 439 184 8 170 1 n/a n/a 0 802
2010 567 245 10 231 3 n/a n/a 44 1100
2011 639 236 11 247 3 0 21 0 1157
2012 671 257 6 227 2 3 36 0 1202
2013 663 241 4 265 4 2 53 0 1232
2014 698 252 7 327 6 3 62 0 1355
2015 668 240 7 375 5 3 72 0 1370
2016 691 245 8 371 13 1 64 0 1393
2017 620 241 6 397 8 0 83 0 1355
2018 593 211 9 421 9 1 106 0 1350
2019 540 205 11 432 5 1 122 0 1316
2020 525 206 10 444 4 2 120 0 1311
2021 342 139 2 271 5 0 69 0 828
2022 378 156 3 318 4 0 101 0 960
2023 406 155 7 316 4 1 103 0 992

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Foley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 989 52.0 19.0 0
1989 1052 55.0 19.1 n/a
1990 1053 57.0 18.4 0
1991 728 44.0 16.5 n/a
1992 726 50.0 14.5 n/a
1993 764 51.0 15.0 n/a
1994 771 54.0 14.3 n/a
1995 807 59.9 13.5 n/a
1996 807 59.9 13.5 n/a
1997 807 61.2 13.2 51.9
1998 811 64.2 12.6 51.7
1999 567 46.1 12.3 64.1
2000 516 46.0 11.2 66.1
2001 525 42.8 12.3 65.6
2002 535 47.5 11.2 65.7
2003 535 47.5 11.2 65.7
2004 564 50.0 11.3 74.8
2005 598 50.5 11.8 74.9
2006 673 51.0 12.6 68.1
2007 732 53.3 13.7 71.3
2008 718 58.3 12.3 65
2009 802 54.7 14.5 66.1
2010 1100 63.0 17.4 71.4
2011 1157 73.9 15.6 68.5
2012 1202 78.3 15.3 65.6
2013 1232 89.0 13.8 68.3
2014 1355 74.0 18.3 74.5
2015 1370 75.0 18.2 69.5
2016 1393 75.0 18.5 75
2017 1355 76.3 17.7 74.2
2018 1350 76.0 17.7 77.6
2019 1316 77.0 17.0 68.8
2020 1311 76.0 17.2 73.9
2021 828 67.1 12.3 72
2022 960 61.0 15.7 65.3
2023 992 70.7 14.0 76.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Foley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 989 52.0 19.0 0
1989 1052 55.0 19.1 n/a
1990 1053 57.0 18.4 0
1991 728 44.0 16.5 n/a
1992 726 50.0 14.5 n/a
1993 764 51.0 15.0 n/a
1994 771 54.0 14.3 n/a
1995 807 59.9 13.5 n/a
1996 807 59.9 13.5 n/a
1997 807 61.2 13.2 51.9
1998 811 64.2 12.6 51.7
1999 567 46.1 12.3 64.1
2000 516 46.0 11.2 66.1
2001 525 42.8 12.3 65.6
2002 535 47.5 11.2 65.7
2003 535 47.5 11.2 65.7
2004 564 50.0 11.3 74.8
2005 598 50.5 11.8 74.9
2006 673 51.0 12.6 68.1
2007 732 53.3 13.7 71.3
2008 718 58.3 12.3 65
2009 802 54.7 14.5 66.1
2010 1100 63.0 17.4 71.4
2011 1157 73.9 15.6 68.5
2012 1202 78.3 15.3 65.6
2013 1232 89.0 13.8 68.3
2014 1355 74.0 18.3 74.5
2015 1370 75.0 18.2 69.5
2016 1393 75.0 18.5 75
2017 1355 76.3 17.7 74.2
2018 1350 76.0 17.7 77.6
2019 1316 77.0 17.0 68.8
2020 1311 76.0 17.2 73.9
2021 828 67.1 12.3 72
2022 960 61.0 15.7 65.3
2023 992 70.7 14.0 76.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Foley Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,776 (17.4%) $8,433 (82.6%) $10,214

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Foley Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Foley Elementary School)53.632.7
 20.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Baldwin County)67.146.7
 20.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Foley Elementary School)46.218.2
 27.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Baldwin County)56.938.9
 18.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1316992
 24.6%
African American205155
 24.4%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian117
 36.4%
Hispanic432316
 26.9%
Pacific Islander11
White540406
 24.8%
Two or More Races122103
 15.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.8%76.5%
 7.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 992 students attended Foley Elementary School.

Foley Elementary School ranks 459th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Foley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Foley Middle School
High : Foley High School

Students at Foley Elementary School are 41% White, 32% Hispanic, 16% African American, 10% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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