Fairhope East Elementary School ranked #67 statewide in 2023, improving from #146 in 2019, placing it in the top 10% of Alabama public schools overall.
The school's 2023 math proficiency was 58%, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency reached 79%, higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 60% and 64% in 2022, outperforming the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew to 851 students in 2023, with 20% minority enrollment and 30% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, reflecting moderate socioeconomic diversity.
Serving grades K–6, Fairhope East Elementary maintained a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023, lower than the district's ratio of 21:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 913 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairhope East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fairhope East Elementary School's student population of 913 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
913 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
Fairhope East Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairhope East Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#67 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
3%
31%
White
81%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairhope East Elementary School's ranking?
Fairhope East Elementary School is ranked #67 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Fairhope East Elementary School often compared to?
Fairhope East Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spanish Fort Elementary School, Fairhope West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Fairhope East Elementary School?
913 students attend Fairhope East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Fairhope East Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairhope East Elementary School?
Fairhope East Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairhope East Elementary School offer ?
Fairhope East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairhope East Elementary School part of?
Fairhope East Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
I am seeing excessive over scrutinizing of every move every child makes, to the point that the children who are students at FIS are not allowed to be children, all kinds of punishments for minor infractions and too many rules have become the norm in the last year and is excalating to even more rules and increased severity of punishments for children. What they can and can not say, whether they can be allowed to express their feelings is suppressed. Children are going to make mistakes, they may or may not be made fun of by their classmates, and their reaction to what they feel when that happens can lead to saying or doing things that are inapropriate but they are no where near criminal. New rules coming down from the board of education now force teachers and principals to spend more of their time disciplining kids than teaching. I remember thinking what a great school it was last year and the year before. But now I fear for the effect the current changes will do to the children's desire to learn and to like being in school. My child used to love going to school and now would like not to be there. The teachers are good teachers, but they have been turned into overseers just looking to find fault.
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