Serving 992 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Foley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 992 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Foley Elementary School's student population of 992 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
992 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Foley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foley Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#545 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
32%
11%
Black
16%
32%
White
41%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foley Elementary School's ranking?
Foley Elementary School is ranked #545 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Foley Elementary School often compared to?
Foley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elberta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Foley Elementary School?
992 students attend Foley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Foley Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foley Elementary School?
Foley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Foley Elementary School offer ?
Foley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Foley Elementary School part of?
Foley Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
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