- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Foley, AL
Foley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Foley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010027001712
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foley Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Foley · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Foley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foley Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Foley, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Foley Elementary School held near 966 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.7 → 64.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 010027001712 · Foley, AL Other · MID · TRAD
1,022 enr · 14.6:1 · 71.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Daphne High School (1,639 students)
Foley Elementary School held near 966 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.7 → 64.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Foley Elementary School 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
Foley Elementary School
1,022 students
What this shows Foley Elementary School reports 1,022 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foley Elementary School compares
Foley Elementary School 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 21% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,022 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,022
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 13% in Alabama - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 511 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.0%
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
African American 16.2%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Foley Elementary School is more mixed than 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 Foley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairhope High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fort High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foley Elementary School'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 Foley
2 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 (~1,022 students)
Frequently asked questions about Foley Elementary School
How many students attend Foley Elementary School?
Foley Elementary School has 1,022 students enrolled. It is a public school in Foley, AL. CCD year-over-year: 992 (2022-23) → 966 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Foley Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 7% lower 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 Foley Elementary School?
71.0% of students at Foley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Foley Elementary School is White at 38.0% of enrollment, in Foley, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foley Elementary School?
Foley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Foley Elementary School rank among schools in Foley?
By Resource Investment Index, Foley Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Foley, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Foley on the city page.
What other schools are in Baldwin County?
Besides Foley Elementary School, 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.