Enrollment
1,022
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Foley Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Foley Elementary School
Foley Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Foley, Alabama, enrolling 1,022 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.6:1, Foley Elementary School is leaner than roughly 87% of Alabama schools and 18% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,022 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 133 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #86.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 511 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Foley's public schools, it stands alongside Florence B Mathis Elementary (1,023 students): Foley Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 17.9:1).
Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students) and Fairhope High School (1,536 students) alongside Foley Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Foley Elementary School compares
Foley Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwin County, which includes Foley Elementary School.
$11,999
Per student
-4%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 37.3%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,022 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Foley Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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