- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairhope, AL
Fairhope West Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fairhope West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010027001711
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairhope West Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Fairhope · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairhope West Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairhope West Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Fairhope, AL.
School address
District: Baldwin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010027001711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Fairhope West Elementary held near 990 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 61.2 → 61.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 010027001711 · Fairhope, AL Other · MID · TRAD
972 enr · 15.9:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Daphne High School (1,639 students)
Fairhope West Elementary held near 990 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 61.2 → 61.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Fairhope West Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daphne High Sc
Daphne High School
1,639 students
- Fairhope High
Fairhope High School
1,536 students
- Foley High Sch
Foley High School
1,520 students
- Robertsdale Hi
Robertsdale High School
1,418 students
- Spanish Fort H
Spanish Fort High School
1,115 students
- This school
Fairhope West Elementary
972 students
What this shows Fairhope West Elementary reports 972 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairhope West Elementary compares
Fairhope West Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 41% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 972 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
972
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 27% in Alabama - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,089
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.4%
African American 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Fairhope West Elementary is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Baldwin County reports $13,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairhope West Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairhope High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fort High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairhope West Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Fairhope
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~972 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairhope West Elementary
How many students attend Fairhope West Elementary?
Fairhope West Elementary has 972 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairhope, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,007 (2022-23) → 990 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairhope West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairhope West Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairhope West Elementary?
34.9% of students at Fairhope West Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairhope West Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fairhope West Elementary is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Fairhope, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairhope West Elementary?
Fairhope West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairhope West Elementary rank among public schools in Fairhope?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairhope West Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Fairhope, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fairhope on the city page.
What other schools are in Baldwin County?
Besides Fairhope West Elementary, Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students), Fairhope High School (1,536 students), and Foley High School (1,520 students). See the Baldwin County district page for the complete list.