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Fruithurst Elementary School

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Fruithurst Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fruithurst, Alabama, serving 234 students in grades PK-6. As part of the Cleburne County School District, which is ranked 60 out of 137 districts in the state, Fruithurst Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic performance.

Fruithurst Elementary's 3rd and 5th graders excel in both Mathematics and English Language Arts, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 80% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 55% for Cleburne County and 42.16% for Alabama. The school also performs exceptionally well for its low-income and male student populations, ranking among the top elementary schools in the state. With a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, Fruithurst Elementary is a standout institution, spending $10,129 per student, which is higher than nearby schools like Ranburne Elementary ($8,234 per student) and Pleasant Grove Elementary ($9,691 per student).

While Fruithurst Elementary has a predominantly white student population, which contrasts with the more diverse nearby schools, the school's exceptional academic performance and high rankings set it apart. Compared to other schools in the Cleburne County School District and even some in the neighboring Oxford City School District, such as De Armanville Elementary, Fruithurst Elementary consistently outperforms its peers, making it a highly desirable option for families in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 222 School St
       Fruithurst, AL  36262-3706

(256) 579-2232

District: Cleburne County

SchoolDigger Rank:
193rd of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,129 Help


Students who attend Fruithurst Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cleburne County Middle School
High:    Cleburne County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  243

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.4%
Hispanic:
4.5%
Two or more races:
4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.4% Help


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Compare Details Fruithurst Elementary School ranks better than 71.8% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Cleburne County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.65. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.4%), Hispanic (4.5%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fruithurst Elementary School is 15.1, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Cleburne County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fruithurst Elementary School is $10,129, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Cleburne County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fruithurst Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fruithurst Elementary School 193rd of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Fruithurst Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cleburne County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cleburne County 60th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fruithurst Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fruithurst Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.90 220th 623 64.7%
2005 61.33 250th 688 63.7%
2006 59.29 278th 689 59.7%
2007 77.56 112th 698 84.0%
2008 76.91 110th 698 84.2%
2009 77.27 99th 696 85.8%
2010 88.91 20th 704 97.2%
2011 81.48 56th 709 92.1%
2012 80.94 57th 696 91.8%
2013 81.28 32nd 696 95.4%
2014 81.87 85th 695 87.8%
2015 82.81 87th 691 87.4%
2016 80.63 114th 691 83.5%
2017 67.27 199th 688 71.1%
2018 59.56 283rd 680 58.4%
2019 66.06 209th 681 69.3%
2021 73.15 150th 692 78.3%
2022 69.32 189th 687 72.5%
2023 72.90 167th 680 75.4%
2024 69.65 193rd 684 71.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fruithurst Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 72.42 105th 567 81.5%
2018 76.21 106th 651 83.7%
2019 72.09 114th 649 82.4%
2021 84.21 52nd 653 92.0%
2022 86.99 39th 651 94.0%
2023 82.63 57th 623 90.9%
2024 67.50 193rd 670 71.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Fruithurst Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 59.80 237th 639 62.9%
2018 61.39 250th 640 60.9%
2019 60.84 240th 646 62.8%
2021 62.86 222nd 656 66.2%
2022 68.67 180th 656 72.6%
2023 70.39 178th 645 72.4%
2024 63.35 220th 650 66.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Fruithurst Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 70.31 155th 639 75.7%
2018 50.52 341st 650 47.5%
2019 60.95 241st 650 62.9%
2021 75.85 121st 669 81.9%
2022 78.33 115th 669 82.8%
2023 70.03 176th 649 72.9%
2024 74.40 152nd 655 76.8%
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Rank History for White students at Fruithurst Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 39.02 219th 369 40.7%
2018 33.63 367th 508 27.8%
2019 51.15 243rd 529 54.1%
2021 59.67 184th 539 65.9%
2022 52.17 241st 540 55.4%
2023 56.75 213th 528 59.7%
2024 52.03 254th 535 52.5%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, December 3, 2020

Open Quote I wanted to put this out there. Them 3 woman has been bullying my children, they also said things to my children about me that had nothing to do with school at all. They made my children cry. Hiett is a unprofessional principle at the school my children went to. Right along with the other 2. Had a meeting with 2 if them and they decided to leave the meeting and talk bad about me and my children heard it. I thought after a meeting with a so called principle or teacher it doesn't leave that room, but I was wrong. They r acting like there still in high school. So now I have took my children out of school, because they r not professional at all. What has this world coming to ? So now I have to explain to my children that the stuff they said is not true at all and also tell my children what those 3 women did was disrespectful and they should have never done that especially in front of you. Heitt, Skinner, Harris Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fruithurst 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 131 131
1989 147 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1990 159 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1991 164 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1992 159 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1993 159 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1994 167 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1995 151 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 151
1996 151 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 151
1997 176 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1998 167 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1999 196 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2000 205 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2001 217 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2002 247 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2003 247 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2004 235 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2005 207 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2006 221 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2007 216 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2008 206 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2009 258 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2010 275 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 1 278
2011 286 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 290
2012 274 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 279
2013 276 0 0 2 0 0 7 0 285
2014 271 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 274
2015 263 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 266
2016 244 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 247
2017 237 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 239
2018 229 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 230
2019 230 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 231
2020 223 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 228
2021 220 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 225
2022 211 1 0 4 1 0 6 0 223
2023 221 0 0 6 0 0 7 0 234
2024 222 0 0 11 0 0 10 0 243

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 Fruithurst Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 131 8.0 16.3 0
1989 147 8.0 18.3 n/a
1990 159 8.0 19.8 0
1991 164 8.0 20.5 n/a
1992 159 9.0 17.6 n/a
1993 159 8.6 18.5 n/a
1994 167 7.9 21.1 n/a
1995 151 9.0 16.8 n/a
1996 151 9.0 16.8 n/a
1997 176 9.2 19.1 44.3
1998 167 9.4 17.8 49.1
1999 196 12.0 16.3 63.8
2000 205 13.0 15.8 61.5
2001 218 14.0 15.6 62.8
2002 247 15.0 16.5 72.9
2003 247 15.0 16.5 72.9
2004 235 15.1 15.6 73.6
2005 207 17.0 12.2 72.9
2006 221 14.0 15.8 75.6
2007 216 15.6 13.8 70.8
2008 206 13.6 15.1 71.4
2009 258 13.9 18.3 69
2010 278 15.1 18.4 71.5
2011 290 15.1 19.2 69.3
2012 279 17.0 16.4 68.1
2013 285 20.0 14.2 66.7
2014 274 18.0 15.2 70.4
2015 266 17.0 15.6 72.6
2016 247 17.0 14.5 70.4
2017 239 16.0 14.9 71.5
2018 230 15.0 15.3 71.7
2019 231 14.6 15.8 63.6
2020 228 14.1 16.1 67.1
2021 225 14.1 15.9 62.2
2022 223 13.3 16.7 57.4
2023 234 14.0 16.7 71.4
2024 243 16.0 15.1 70.4

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 Fruithurst Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 131 8.0 16.3 0
1989 147 8.0 18.3 n/a
1990 159 8.0 19.8 0
1991 164 8.0 20.5 n/a
1992 159 9.0 17.6 n/a
1993 159 8.6 18.5 n/a
1994 167 7.9 21.1 n/a
1995 151 9.0 16.8 n/a
1996 151 9.0 16.8 n/a
1997 176 9.2 19.1 44.3
1998 167 9.4 17.8 49.1
1999 196 12.0 16.3 63.8
2000 205 13.0 15.8 61.5
2001 218 14.0 15.6 62.8
2002 247 15.0 16.5 72.9
2003 247 15.0 16.5 72.9
2004 235 15.1 15.6 73.6
2005 207 17.0 12.2 72.9
2006 221 14.0 15.8 75.6
2007 216 15.6 13.8 70.8
2008 206 13.6 15.1 71.4
2009 258 13.9 18.3 69
2010 278 15.1 18.4 71.5
2011 290 15.1 19.2 69.3
2012 279 17.0 16.4 68.1
2013 285 20.0 14.2 66.7
2014 274 18.0 15.2 70.4
2015 266 17.0 15.6 72.6
2016 247 17.0 14.5 70.4
2017 239 16.0 14.9 71.5
2018 230 15.0 15.3 71.7
2019 231 14.6 15.8 63.6
2020 228 14.1 16.1 67.1
2021 225 14.1 15.9 62.2
2022 223 13.3 16.7 57.4
2023 234 14.0 16.7 71.4
2024 243 16.0 15.1 70.4

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 Fruithurst Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,069 (20.4%) $7,929 (78.3%) $10,129

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fruithurst 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 209th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 167th of 680 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fruithurst Elementary School)7675.9
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cleburne County)67.254.3
 12.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fruithurst Elementary School)30.358.1
 27.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cleburne County)62.440.6
 21.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fruithurst Elementary School)58.133.3
 24.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cleburne County)46.829.1
 17.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fruithurst Elementary School)5057.7
 7.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cleburne County)44.228.2
 16%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students231234
 1.3%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic06
Pacific Islander00
White230221
 3.9%
Two or More Races07
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.6%71.4%
 7.7%

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

Middle : Cleburne County Middle School
High : Cleburne County High School

Students at Fruithurst Elementary School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 243 students attended Fruithurst Elementary School.

Fruithurst Elementary School ranks 193rd of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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