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Gulf Shores Elementary School vs. Foley Elementary School

Should you attend Gulf Shores Elementary School or Foley Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Gulf Shores Elementary School
1600 E 3rd St
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Foley Elementary School
450 N Cedar Street
Foley, AL 36535
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Gulf Shores Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Foley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,162 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gulf Shores Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Foley Elementary School's overall state rank declined from #191 in 2010 to #573 in 2023, placing it in the lower half of Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency dropped sharply to 24% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30% and showing a significant decline from 50% in 2019.
Reading proficiency held steady at 47% in 2023, approximately equal to the state average, though this reflects a decline from over 90% in early 2010s.
Minority enrollment reached 60%, with 741 students eligible for free lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need; enrollment grew from 567 students in 1999 to 966 in 2023.
Serving grades Pre鈥揔 through 6, Foley Elementary had 966 students and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 15:1 in 2023, among the lowest in the district, which ranks in the top 10% for student attention.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
1,162 students
966 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gulf Shores Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Foley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
65 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Foley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gulf Shores Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gulf Shores City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Foley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baldwin County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#152 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
#573 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gulf Shores Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Foley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Top 20% in AL)
24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gulf Shores Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gulf Shores City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Foley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gulf Shores Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gulf Shores City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Foley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gulf Shores Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gulf Shores City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Foley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gulf Shores Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Foley Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
88
77
Kindergarten Students
153
116
Grade 1 Students
172
126
Grade 2 Students
184
130
Grade 3 Students
181
129
Grade 4 Students
195
117
Grade 5 Students
189
142
Grade 6 Students
-
129

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gulf Shores Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gulf Shores City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Foley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gulf Shores Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gulf Shores City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Foley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gulf Shores Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gulf Shores City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Foley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gulf Shores Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gulf Shores City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Foley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
82%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gulf Shores Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gulf Shores City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Foley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gulf Shores Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gulf Shores City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Foley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.32
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gulf Shores Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gulf Shores City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Foley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
77%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gulf Shores Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gulf Shores City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Foley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gulf Shores Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gulf Shores City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Foley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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