Fairhope West Elementary

www.fairhopeelementary.com

1,007 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Fairhope Elementary School, located in the heart of Fairhope, Alabama, serves as a cornerstone of the local Baldwin County school system. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing environment, the school focuses on building a solid foundation for young learners in grades Pre-K through 3rd. Its location on North Section Street places it within a vibrant community that prides itself on supporting its local educational institutions, often fostering a close-knit atmosphere between faculty, parents, and students.

The school is widely recognized for its dedication to both the traditional curriculum and the holistic development of its students. By emphasizing character education alongside core subjects like literacy and mathematics, Fairhope Elementary aims to prepare its pupils for future academic success while encouraging creativity and social responsibility. As part of a highly-regarded school district, the institution utilizes modern teaching practices and community resources to provide an engaging and supportive learning experience for every child.

1,007

Total Students

61.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairhope West Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	746
Hispanic	77
Black	98
Asian	15
Two or More	71

White
746 (74.1 %)
Black
98 (9.7 %)
Hispanic
77 (7.6 %)
Two or More
71 (7.1 %)
Asian
15 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baldwin County
Phone:	(251)928-8400
Website:	http://www.fairhopeelementary.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	1,007
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 128

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 131

Grade 3 149

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 156

Grade 6 139