Serving 763 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Spanish Fort Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Spanish Fort Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
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Spanish Fort Elementary School's student population of 763 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
763 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
Spanish Fort Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spanish Fort Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#67 out of 1285 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
8%
32%
White
78%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Spanish Fort Elementary School is ranked #67 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Spanish Fort Elementary School often compared to?
Spanish Fort Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockwell Elementary School, Daphne East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Spanish Fort Elementary School?
763 students attend Spanish Fort Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Spanish Fort Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spanish Fort Elementary School?
Spanish Fort Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spanish Fort Elementary School offer ?
Spanish Fort Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Spanish Fort Elementary School part of?
Spanish Fort Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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