Fayette Elementary School

Summary:

Fayette Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fayette, Alabama, serving grades PK-4 with 466 students. The school is part of the Fayette County School District, which is ranked 72 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

While Fayette Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students, its academic performance lags behind both the Fayette County and Alabama state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 33.67%, compared to the county average of 43.35% and the state average of 42.16%. The school's performance for specific subgroups, such as African American and Special Education students, is also significantly lower than state averages. Additionally, Fayette Elementary has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 59.82% to 75.32% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years.

Compared to nearby schools like Berry Elementary in Fayette County and Walker Elementary in Tuscaloosa County, Fayette Elementary's academic performance and statewide ranking have declined over the years, from a high of 123 out of 688 Alabama elementary schools in 2016-2017 to a low of 449 out of 684 in 2023-2024. Addressing these challenges and learning from the practices of higher-performing schools could be crucial in improving Fayette Elementary's overall performance and providing a better educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 509 2nd St NE
       Fayette, AL  35555-2644


(205) 932-3161

District: Fayette County

SchoolDigger Rank:
449th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,958 Help


Students who attend Fayette Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Fayette Middle School
High:    Fayette County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  466

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.6%
African American:
23.2%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fayette Elementary School ranks worse than 65.6% of elementary schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.6%), African American (23.2%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fayette Elementary School is 16.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fayette Elementary School is $8,958.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fayette Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fayette Elementary School 449th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Fayette Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Fayette County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fayette County 72nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fayette Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fayette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 62.07 238th 688 65.4%
2006 66.48 197th 689 71.4%
2007 70.47 184th 698 73.6%
2008 71.59 163rd 698 76.6%
2009 61.35 275th 696 60.5%
2010 70.18 178th 704 74.7%
2011 69.72 191st 709 73.1%
2012 45.62 466th 696 33.0%
2013 49.49 448th 696 35.6%
2014 40.16 451st 695 35.1%
2015 52.89 310th 691 55.1%
2016 64.79 223rd 691 67.7%
2017 79.41 123rd 688 82.1%
2018 60.37 277th 680 59.3%
2019 37.45 450th 681 33.9%
2021 45.35 383rd 692 44.7%
2022 54.24 320th 687 53.4%
2023 36.13 446th 680 34.4%
2024 37.57 449th 684 34.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fayette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.37 378th 392 3.6%
2021 16.07 385th 398 3.3%
2022 24.28 291st 345 15.7%
2023 33.46 264th 373 29.2%
2024 17.74 363rd 395 8.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fayette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 78.04 66th 567 88.4%
2018 55.83 297th 651 54.4%
2019 37.86 426th 649 34.4%
2021 45.81 360th 653 44.9%
2022 52.87 311th 651 52.2%
2023 34.99 418th 623 32.9%
2024 38.10 443rd 670 33.9%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Fayette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 80.38 98th 639 84.7%
2018 50.74 338th 640 47.2%
2019 28.21 487th 646 24.6%
2021 47.73 342nd 656 47.9%
2022 58.61 260th 656 60.4%
2023 34.23 438th 645 32.1%
2024 35.42 438th 650 32.6%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Fayette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 75.85 125th 639 80.4%
2018 69.17 189th 650 70.9%
2019 46.54 361st 650 44.5%
2021 41.95 389th 669 41.9%
2022 48.10 351st 669 47.5%
2023 37.28 418th 649 35.6%
2024 40.51 414th 655 36.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Fayette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.61 181st 423 57.2%
2019 15.80 407th 426 4.5%
2021 26.46 325th 426 23.7%
2022 34.77 264th 426 38.0%
2023 27.06 331st 427 22.5%
2024 15.87 403rd 420 4.0%
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Rank History for White students at Fayette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 71.34 89th 369 75.9%
2018 56.39 213th 508 58.1%
2019 36.07 367th 529 30.6%
2021 41.48 306th 539 43.2%
2022 48.78 266th 540 50.7%
2023 30.18 397th 528 24.8%
2024 33.55 380th 535 29.0%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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Monday, October 5, 2020

Open Quote My daughter learned how to read colors within the first week of school and is making 100s on her tests. Her teacher is absolutely amazing! I love mrs. Jackson Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fayette 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 1125 1125
1989 828 253 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1086
1990 811 274 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1089
1991 680 245 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 927
1992 667 226 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 895
1993 638 228 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 868
1994 651 231 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 884
1995 651 238 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 892
1996 651 238 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 892
1997 667 231 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 902
1998 629 215 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 854
1999 591 222 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 826
2000 569 220 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 803
2001 474 197 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 678
2002 466 163 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2003 466 163 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2004 481 151 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 637
2005 481 139 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 630
2006 471 136 3 7 0 n/a n/a 3 620
2007 469 116 4 4 1 n/a n/a 3 597
2008 481 125 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 614
2009 460 117 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 589
2010 456 132 5 5 1 n/a n/a 1 600
2011 455 108 4 2 0 0 0 0 569
2012 477 124 7 3 0 0 5 0 616
2013 434 121 4 8 0 0 16 0 583
2014 415 119 4 11 0 0 16 0 565
2015 427 111 3 11 0 1 23 0 576
2016 409 101 4 17 0 0 26 0 557
2017 385 120 2 16 0 1 20 0 544
2018 357 140 3 15 0 0 23 0 538
2019 334 141 2 18 0 0 23 0 518
2020 302 125 2 16 0 1 30 0 476
2021 287 122 2 16 0 1 28 0 456
2022 285 108 2 17 1 1 24 0 438
2023 301 108 2 21 1 1 32 0 466

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 Fayette Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1125 53.0 21.2 0
1989 1086 53.0 20.4 n/a
1990 1089 53.0 20.5 0
1991 927 48.0 19.3 n/a
1992 895 49.0 18.2 n/a
1993 868 48.0 18.1 n/a
1994 884 49.8 17.8 n/a
1995 892 52.0 17.2 n/a
1996 892 52.0 17.2 n/a
1997 902 53.0 17.0 34.4
1998 854 53.0 16.1 35.5
1999 826 54.0 15.3 44.7
2000 803 56.0 14.3 45.1
2001 678 50.0 13.6 45.6
2002 633 48.0 13.2 45.3
2003 633 48.0 13.2 45.3
2004 637 44.0 14.5 42.7
2005 630 46.0 13.7 48.7
2006 620 45.0 13.7 45.9
2007 597 43.2 13.8 44.3
2008 614 42.2 14.5 40.4
2009 589 43.0 13.6 51.1
2010 600 42.4 14.1 53.9
2011 569 42.5 13.3 60.5
2012 616 44.2 13.9 60.9
2013 583 46.0 12.6 57.6
2014 565 36.9 15.2 60.4
2015 576 33.0 17.4 54.2
2016 557 32.0 17.4 57.8
2017 544 32.1 16.9 63.2
2018 538 33.0 16.3 64.9
2019 518 28.0 18.5 63.7
2020 476 28.0 17.0 69.5
2021 456 25.7 17.7 69.7
2022 438 24.0 18.2 59.8
2023 466 28.0 16.6 75.3

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 Fayette Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1125 53.0 21.2 0
1989 1086 53.0 20.4 n/a
1990 1089 53.0 20.5 0
1991 927 48.0 19.3 n/a
1992 895 49.0 18.2 n/a
1993 868 48.0 18.1 n/a
1994 884 49.8 17.8 n/a
1995 892 52.0 17.2 n/a
1996 892 52.0 17.2 n/a
1997 902 53.0 17.0 34.4
1998 854 53.0 16.1 35.5
1999 826 54.0 15.3 44.7
2000 803 56.0 14.3 45.1
2001 678 50.0 13.6 45.6
2002 633 48.0 13.2 45.3
2003 633 48.0 13.2 45.3
2004 637 44.0 14.5 42.7
2005 630 46.0 13.7 48.7
2006 620 45.0 13.7 45.9
2007 597 43.2 13.8 44.3
2008 614 42.2 14.5 40.4
2009 589 43.0 13.6 51.1
2010 600 42.4 14.1 53.9
2011 569 42.5 13.3 60.5
2012 616 44.2 13.9 60.9
2013 583 46.0 12.6 57.6
2014 565 36.9 15.2 60.4
2015 576 33.0 17.4 54.2
2016 557 32.0 17.4 57.8
2017 544 32.1 16.9 63.2
2018 538 33.0 16.3 64.9
2019 518 28.0 18.5 63.7
2020 476 28.0 17.0 69.5
2021 456 25.7 17.7 69.7
2022 438 24.0 18.2 59.8
2023 466 28.0 16.6 75.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fayette Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,458 (16.3%) $7,498 (83.7%) $8,958

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fayette 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 450th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 446th of 680 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fayette Elementary School)44.424
 20.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fayette County)53.636.6
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fayette Elementary School)34.312.7
 21.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fayette County)37.422.8
 14.6%
   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 Students518466
 10%
African American141108
 23.4%
American Indian01
Asian22
Hispanic1821
 16.7%
Pacific Islander01
White334301
 9.9%
Two or More Races2332
 39.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.7%75.3%
 11.6%


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Students at Fayette Elementary School are 65% White, 23% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 466 students attended Fayette Elementary School.

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

Middle : Fayette Middle School
High : Fayette County High School

Fayette Elementary School ranks 449th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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