Serving 591 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Lynn Fanning Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Lynn Fanning Elementary School's student population of 591 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
591 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lynn Fanning Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,285 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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 1285 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
33%
32%
White
46%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
56%
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 Lynn Fanning Elementary School's ranking?
Lynn Fanning Elementary School is ranked #125 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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?
591 students attend Lynn Fanning Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Lynn Fanning Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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
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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