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Fairhope East Elementary

2 N Bishop Rd, Fairhope, AL 36532Baldwin County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–06Non-Charter
740
Students
Total enrolled
$14,037
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 23% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 740 students in grades KG–06 in Fairhope, Alabama.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,037 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Fairhope East Elementary is a large elementary in Fairhope, Alabama, serving grades KG–06 with 740 students. The district invests $14,037 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 29% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Fairhope East Elementary

740
Total Students
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
29%
Free Lunch
49
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution397 male · 343 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility29%
National avg 52% · 218 students
Student Composition
81%
9%
Asian2%
White81%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black2%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010027001710

Academic Outcomes at Fairhope East Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 21th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 36532

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,037Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,037
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,176
Student Support$2,667
Administration$1,684
Operations$2,106
Other$1,404
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,037 spent per student, an estimated $6,218 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
52%
State government
37.3%
Local (property tax)
52.2%
Federal programs
10.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Belforest Elementary SchoolRobertsdale Elementary SchoolFairhope West ElementaryFoley Elementary School
+13 more
↓
Middle
Daphne Middle SchoolFoley Middle SchoolFairhope Middle SchoolCentral Baldwin Middle School
+2 more
↓
High School
Daphne High SchoolFairhope High SchoolFoley High SchoolRobertsdale High School
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location—
CountyBaldwin County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBaldwin County →
Phone: (251)928-7841
NCES ID: 010027001710
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Fairhope seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Baldwin County
High
Daphne High School
1,725 students · 09–12
40% FRL
High
Fairhope High School
1,629 students · 09–12
● 38 opp31% FRL
High
Foley High School
1,578 students · 09–12
75% FRL
High
Robertsdale High School
1,450 students · 09–12
● 39 opp64% FRL
High
Spanish Fort High School
1,188 students · 09–12
24% FRL
Elem
Belforest Elementary School
1,068 students · PK–06
31% FRL
Elem
Robertsdale Elementary School
1,056 students · PK–06
● 39 opp73% FRL
High
Baldwin County High School
1,039 students · 09–12
● 39 opp66% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2 N Bishop Rd, Fairhope, AL 36532
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.