Foley Elementary School's overall state rank declined from #191 in 2010 to #573 in 2023, placing it in the lower half of Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency dropped sharply to 24% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30% and showing a significant decline from 50% in 2019.
Reading proficiency held steady at 47% in 2023, approximately equal to the state average, though this reflects a decline from over 90% in early 2010s.
Minority enrollment reached 60%, with 741 students eligible for free lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need; enrollment grew from 567 students in 1999 to 966 in 2023.
Serving grades Pre鈥揔 through 6, Foley Elementary had 966 students and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 15:1 in 2023, among the lowest in the district, which ranks in the top 10% for student attention.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 966 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Foley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
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Foley Elementary School's student population of 966 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
966 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Motto
WHERE LIONS ROAR WITH PRIDE
Foley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#573 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
34%
11%
Black
16%
32%
White
40%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Foley Elementary School's ranking?
Foley Elementary School is ranked #573 out of 1,275 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 30% 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?
966 students attend Foley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Foley Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foley Elementary School?
Foley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Foley Elementary School part of?
Foley Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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