At a glance
Reported students
1,022
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
64.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
751.5
Foley Elementary School: 1,022 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
15.8:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 862
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Foley Elementary School
Foley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Foley. It is one of 45 current school records connected to Baldwin County. NCES reports 1,022 students for 2024–25.
Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, close to the Alabama median of 16.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%). English learners represent 23.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 62.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Foley Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 64.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 23.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 62.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38%
- Hispanic36%
- Black16.2%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Baldwin County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Florence B Mathis Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
1,023 reported students
Elberta Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
1,034 reported students
Belforest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
1,069 reported students
Fairhope West Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
972 reported students
Robertsdale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
1,081 reported students
Daphne East Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
947 reported students
Public schools near Foley Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence B Mathis Elementary Elementary · Baldwin County | PK–06 | 1,023 | 1.7 mi |
| Magnolia School Elementary · Baldwin County | PK–06 | 944 | 3.2 mi |
| Summerdale School Elementary · Baldwin County | PK–08 | 615 | 5.5 mi |
| Elberta Elementary School Elementary · Baldwin County | PK–06 | 1,034 | 6.3 mi |
| Swift Elementary School Elementary · Baldwin County | PK–06 | 155 | 6.8 mi |
| Gulf Shores Elementary School Elementary · Gulf Shores City | PK–05 | 1,230 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Foley Elementary School
What grades does Foley Elementary School serve?
Foley Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Baldwin County.
How many students attend Foley Elementary School?
Foley Elementary School reported 1,022 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 696 Alabama elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 862 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Foley Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 1,022 students and 64.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 16.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Foley Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Foley Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Baldwin County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Foley Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Foley Elementary School in?
Foley Elementary School is part of Baldwin County, based in Bay Minette, AL, which operates 45 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Foley Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Florence B Mathis Elementary (1.7 mi), Magnolia School (3.2 mi), Summerdale School (5.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.