Is Fayette Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend Fayette Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 530 students attended Fayette Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Fayette Elementary School?

Students at Fayette Elementary School are 67% White, 22% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Fayette Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fayette Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Fayette Middle School High : Fayette County High School

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:
449^th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,958

Students who attend Fayette Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Fayette Middle School
High:	Fayette County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 530

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.2%

African American:

22.5%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fayette Elementary School ranks worse than 65.6% of elementary schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.57. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.2%), African American (22.5%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fayette Elementary School is 18.1. (See more...)

Compare Fayette Elementary School employs 29.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Fayette County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fayette County 72^nd 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
2005	62.07	238^th	688	65.4%
2006	66.48	197^th	689	71.4%
2007	70.47	184^th	698	73.6%
2008	71.59	163^rd	698	76.6%
2009	61.35	275^th	696	60.5%
2010	70.18	178^th	704	74.7%
2011	69.72	191^st	709	73.1%
2012	45.62	466^th	696	33.0%
2013	49.49	448^th	696	35.6%
2014	40.16	451^st	695	35.1%
2015	52.89	310^th	691	55.1%
2016	64.79	223^rd	691	67.7%
2017	79.41	123^rd	688	82.1%
2018	60.37	277^th	680	59.3%
2019	37.45	450^th	681	33.9%
2021	45.35	383^rd	692	44.7%
2022	54.24	320^th	687	53.4%
2023	36.13	446^th	680	34.4%
2024	37.57	449^th	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
2019	13.37	378^th	392	3.6%
2021	16.07	385^th	398	3.3%
2022	24.28	291^st	345	15.7%
2023	33.46	264^th	373	29.2%
2024	17.74	363^rd	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
2017	78.04	66^th	567	88.4%
2018	55.83	297^th	651	54.4%
2019	37.86	426^th	649	34.4%
2021	45.81	360^th	653	44.9%
2022	52.87	311^th	651	52.2%
2023	34.99	418^th	623	32.9%
2024	38.10	443^rd	670	33.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Fayette Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	80.38	98^th	639	84.7%
2018	50.74	338^th	640	47.2%
2019	28.21	487^th	646	24.6%
2021	47.73	342^nd	656	47.9%
2022	58.61	260^th	656	60.4%
2023	34.23	438^th	645	32.1%
2024	35.42	438^th	650	32.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Fayette Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	75.85	125^th	639	80.4%
2018	69.17	189^th	650	70.9%
2019	46.54	361^st	650	44.5%
2021	41.95	389^th	669	41.9%
2022	48.10	351^st	669	47.5%
2023	37.28	418^th	649	35.6%
2024	40.51	414^th	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
2018	52.61	181^st	423	57.2%
2019	15.80	407^th	426	4.5%
2021	26.46	325^th	426	23.7%
2022	34.77	264^th	426	38.0%
2023	27.06	331^st	427	22.5%
2024	15.87	403^rd	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
2017	71.34	89^th	369	75.9%
2018	56.39	213^th	508	58.1%
2019	36.07	367^th	529	30.6%
2021	41.48	306^th	539	43.2%
2022	48.78	266^th	540	50.7%
2023	30.18	397^th	528	24.8%
2024	33.55	380^th	535	29.0%

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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.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Monday, October 5, 2020

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
2024	356	119	2	21	1	1	30	0	530

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
2024	530	29.2	18.1	72.5

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 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
2024	530	29.2	18.1	72.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fayette Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 450^th of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 446^th 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)	44.4	24	20.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fayette County)	53.6	36.6	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fayette Elementary School)	34.3	12.7	21.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fayette County)	37.4	22.8	14.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	518	466	10%
African American	141	108	23.4%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	18	21	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	334	301	9.9%
Two or More Races	23	32	39.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.7%	75.3%	11.6%

Schools Near Fayette Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fayette Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	509 2nd St NE	Fayette	35555	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 932-3161	530	29	18.1	72.5%	356 (67.2%)	119 (22.5%)	21 (4.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.7%)	37.6	449^th of 684 public elementary schools	34.4%		36.1	446^th of 680 public elementary schools	34.4%	3	33.7	18.5			37.0	60.2	48.2			$8,958	$1,458	$7,498
Berry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	341 School Avenue	Berry	35546	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 689-4464	326	22	14.7	63.2%	289 (88.7%)	11 (3.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.4%)	49.8	348^th of 684 public elementary schools	49.1%		57	288^th of 680 public elementary schools	57.6%	60	50.0	33.3	34.7	26.8	33.3	70.0	53.9	51.0	51.2	$10,014	$1,793	$8,218
Vernon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	9700 Hwy 18 W	Vernon	35592	Lamar County	Lamar County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 695-9728	281	19	15.0	71.2%	226 (80.4%)	36 (12.8%)	9 (3.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (2.8%)								(n/a)	78.4					82.7				$9,891	$1,692	$8,197
Winfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	601 County Highway 14	Winfield	35594	Marion County	Winfield City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 487-2305	498	34	14.6	55.6%	433 (86.9%)	15 (3.0%)	18 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.0%)	87.7	70^th of 684 public elementary schools	89.8%		81.1	108^th of 680 public elementary schools	84.1%	38	76.0	63.1			60.7	77.7	75.0			$8,860	$1,140	$7,696
Walker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13051 Northside Rd	Northport	35475	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	No	(205) 342-2664	742	45	16.3	44.1%	670 (90.3%)	27 (3.6%)	31 (4.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.5%)	70.1	190^th of 684 public elementary schools	72.2%		81.1	109^th of 680 public elementary schools	84.0%	81	54.4	39.0	48.3		57.4	65.8	63.2	71.4		$8,658	$1,174	$7,460

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