Fayette Elementary School ranked #549 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #339 in 2022 and a drop from prior years such as #121 in 2017, indicating overall weaker performance over time among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency ranged from 15% to 19%, lower than the state average of around 30%, while reading proficiency was 55% to 59%, higher than the state average near 47%, and science proficiency was 35% to 39%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment fell from 803 students in 2000 to 466 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at about 33%, while 69% of students were eligible for free lunch in 2023, up from 35% in 2000, reflecting socioeconomic shifts in this Berkeley Heights public high school area.
Fayette Elementary served grades Pre鈥揔 through 4 with about 530 students enrolled and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 18:1, consistent with recent years' staffing and enrollment levels.
Graduation and proficiency trends show fluctuating academic performance, with reading scores exceeding state averages but math proficiency remaining notably below the Alabama state average.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fayette Elementary School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing, Inspiring and Enlightening Today's Students for Tomorrow's Challenges.
School Rankings
Fayette 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 Fayette Elementary School is 0.50, which is less 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
#549 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
23%
32%
White
67%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fayette Elementary School's ranking?
Fayette Elementary School is ranked #549 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Fayette Elementary School?
530 students attend Fayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Fayette Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fayette Elementary School?
Fayette Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fayette Elementary School offer ?
Fayette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fayette Elementary School part of?
Fayette Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
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