Serving 673 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Lynn Fanning Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 673 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lynn Fanning Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Lynn Fanning Elementary School's student population of 673 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
673 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lynn Fanning Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lynn Fanning Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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
#288 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
25%
32%
White
53%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lynn Fanning Elementary School's ranking?
Lynn Fanning Elementary School is ranked #288 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Lynn Fanning Elementary School often compared to?
Lynn Fanning Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Carmel Elementary School, Harvest School, Riverton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Lynn Fanning Elementary School?
673 students attend Lynn Fanning Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Lynn Fanning Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lynn Fanning Elementary School?
Lynn Fanning Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Lynn Fanning Elementary School offer ?
Lynn Fanning Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Lynn Fanning Elementary School part of?
Lynn Fanning Elementary School is part of Madison County School District.
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