Lynn Fanning Elementary School ranked #197 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #41 in 2018 and #125 in 2022, reflecting a downward trend in overall state ranking for this Union County NJ high school.
Reading proficiency was 65%–69%, higher than the state average of 47%, while math proficiency ranged from 40%–44%, also higher than the state average of 30%, maintaining strong academic performance in key subjects.
Minority enrollment was 54%, with total student enrollment steady around 591 students from grades Kindergarten through 2nd grade, and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1.
Free or reduced–price lunch eligibility increased over recent years, indicating rising socioeconomic challenges among the student body, with 229 students on free lunch and 29 on reduced–price lunch in 2023.
Lynn Fanning Elementary consistently ranked in the top 20% for reading proficiency and overall testing in Alabama, while recognized among the top 5% most diverse schools in the area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lynn Fanning Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Lynn Fanning Elementary School's student population of 618 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
618 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lynn Fanning Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lynn Fanning Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#197 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
35%
31%
White
45%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lynn Fanning Elementary School's ranking?
Lynn Fanning Elementary School is ranked #197 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Lynn Fanning Elementary School often compared to?
Lynn Fanning Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Carmel Elementary School, Harvest School, Riverton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Lynn Fanning Elementary School?
618 students attend Lynn Fanning Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lynn Fanning Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lynn Fanning Elementary School?
Lynn Fanning Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lynn Fanning Elementary School offer ?
Lynn Fanning Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lynn Fanning Elementary School part of?
Lynn Fanning Elementary School is part of Madison County School District.
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