Faine Elementary School

Summary:

Faine Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dothan, Alabama, serving 413 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, a student population that is over 90% African American, and an extremely high percentage of students (over 97%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Faine Elementary School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Alabama, with proficiency rates well below the state and Dothan City averages in core subjects like mathematics and English language arts. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 7.14% of 3rd-grade students were proficient in mathematics, compared to the Dothan City average of 28.79% and the Alabama average of 42.16%. This suggests that the school is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students.

The stark racial imbalance at Faine Elementary School, with over 90% of students being African American, is concerning and may be indicative of broader issues of educational equity and access within the Dothan City School District. Additionally, the extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch highlights the significant economic challenges faced by the school's community, which likely contributes to the school's academic struggles. In contrast, nearby schools like Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology serve more diverse student populations and achieve much higher proficiency rates, providing a stark comparison to Faine Elementary School.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1901 Stringer St
       Dothan, AL  36303-3798


(334) 794-1455

District: Dothan City

SchoolDigger Rank:
683rd of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,275 Help


Students who attend Faine Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Dothan Preparatory Academy
High:    Dothan High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  413

Racial breakdown:

African American:
91.3%
Two or more races:
3.9%
White:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Faine Elementary School ranks worse than 99.9% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks last among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Dothan City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (91.3%), two or more races (3.9%), White (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Dothan City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Faine Elementary School is 16.5, which is the 2nd best among 9 elementary schools in the Dothan City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Faine Elementary School is $10,275. 5 elementary schools in the Dothan City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Faine Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Faine Elementary School 683rd of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Faine Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Dothan City:

SchoolDigger ranks Dothan City 99th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Faine Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Faine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 18.79 548th 623 12.0%
2005 21.96 603rd 688 12.4%
2006 21.92 609th 689 11.6%
2007 3.35 689th 698 1.3%
2008 12.28 670th 698 4.0%
2009 39.88 486th 696 30.2%
2010 31.97 559th 704 20.6%
2011 28.81 584th 709 17.6%
2012 20.99 628th 696 9.8%
2013 42.51 496th 696 28.7%
2014 15.63 622nd 695 10.5%
2015 20.52 570th 691 17.5%
2016 12.77 623rd 691 9.8%
2017 10.32 640th 688 7.0%
2018 8.05 646th 680 5.0%
2019 10.13 637th 681 6.5%
2021 11.19 646th 692 6.6%
2022 6.10 685th 687 0.3%
2023 9.27 642nd 680 5.6%
2024 4.02 683rd 684 0.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Faine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 26.66 221st 280 21.1%
2019 32.90 276th 392 29.6%
2021 22.48 346th 398 13.1%
2022 18.61 323rd 345 6.4%
2023 41.30 209th 373 44.0%
2024 16.62 370th 395 6.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Faine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 11.44 531st 567 6.3%
2018 13.06 600th 651 7.8%
2019 15.84 595th 649 8.3%
2021 14.09 604th 653 7.5%
2022 7.24 650th 651 0.2%
2023 15.13 565th 623 9.3%
2024 4.52 669th 670 0.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Faine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 11.92 593rd 639 7.2%
2018 13.04 578th 640 9.7%
2019 11.87 596th 646 7.7%
2021 12.21 612th 656 6.7%
2022 6.34 654th 656 0.3%
2023 6.88 636th 645 1.4%
2024 4.30 649th 650 0.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Faine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 10.68 595th 639 6.9%
2018 6.60 638th 650 1.8%
2019 11.32 606th 650 6.8%
2021 12.39 612th 669 8.5%
2022 7.07 664th 669 0.7%
2023 12.98 574th 649 11.6%
2024 4.85 652nd 655 0.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Faine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.96 381st 423 9.9%
2019 22.42 375th 426 12.0%
2021 21.56 379th 426 11.0%
2022 12.10 425th 426 0.2%
2023 18.64 390th 427 8.7%
2024 9.11 418th 420 0.5%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Faine Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 504 504
1989 323 257 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1990 327 244 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1991 325 260 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1992 241 197 9 0 1 n/a n/a 0 448
1993 234 196 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 439
1994 221 162 8 0 1 n/a n/a 0 392
1995 172 218 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1996 172 218 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1997 165 236 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1998 159 237 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1999 143 267 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2000 131 290 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 425
2001 113 275 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 393
2002 8 260 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2003 8 260 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2004 5 258 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2005 7 262 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2006 6 259 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2007 7 281 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2008 7 248 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 258
2009 8 247 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 261
2010 4 360 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2011 3 404 0 3 2 0 2 0 414
2012 2 382 0 1 0 0 0 0 385
2013 6 362 0 1 0 0 7 0 376
2014 6 380 0 3 0 0 9 0 398
2015 4 408 0 3 0 0 16 0 431
2016 7 402 0 4 3 0 13 0 429
2017 10 338 0 6 3 0 8 0 365
2018 14 309 0 6 3 0 7 0 339
2019 17 338 0 6 3 0 3 0 367
2020 12 406 0 5 3 0 0 0 426
2021 13 363 0 6 1 0 1 0 384
2022 13 393 0 5 0 0 7 0 418
2023 15 377 0 5 0 0 16 0 413

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Faine Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 504 20.0 25.2 0
1989 586 22.0 26.6 n/a
1990 581 26.0 22.3 0
1991 597 25.0 23.8 n/a
1992 448 20.0 22.4 n/a
1993 439 23.0 19.1 n/a
1994 392 23.0 17.0 n/a
1995 397 22.2 17.9 n/a
1996 397 22.2 17.9 n/a
1997 404 22.7 17.8 50.7
1998 398 23.4 17.0 54.5
1999 412 25.0 16.5 63.8
2000 425 26.0 16.3 64.7
2001 393 24.0 16.4 64.9
2002 268 17.9 15.0 95.9
2003 268 17.9 15.0 95.9
2004 263 19.5 13.5 98.1
2005 270 22.0 12.3 82.6
2006 265 22.0 12.0 95.8
2007 290 22.0 13.2 95.2
2008 258 24.0 10.8 95.3
2009 261 17.9 14.5 90.8
2010 368 27.0 13.6 85.9
2011 414 20.0 20.7 70.5
2012 385 17.0 22.6 95.1
2013 376 23.0 16.3 94.4
2014 398 18.0 22.1 82.7
2015 431 20.0 21.5 91.2
2016 429 20.0 21.4 91.1
2017 365 15.0 24.3 99.5
2018 339 18.0 18.8 93.8
2019 367 22.0 16.6 92.9
2020 426 24.0 17.7 94.6
2021 384 22.5 17.0 98.4
2022 418 21.0 19.9 94
2023 413 25.0 16.5 97.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Faine Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 504 20.0 25.2 0
1989 586 22.0 26.6 n/a
1990 581 26.0 22.3 0
1991 597 25.0 23.8 n/a
1992 448 20.0 22.4 n/a
1993 439 23.0 19.1 n/a
1994 392 23.0 17.0 n/a
1995 397 22.2 17.9 n/a
1996 397 22.2 17.9 n/a
1997 404 22.7 17.8 50.7
1998 398 23.4 17.0 54.5
1999 412 25.0 16.5 63.8
2000 425 26.0 16.3 64.7
2001 393 24.0 16.4 64.9
2002 268 17.9 15.0 95.9
2003 268 17.9 15.0 95.9
2004 263 19.5 13.5 98.1
2005 270 22.0 12.3 82.6
2006 265 22.0 12.0 95.8
2007 290 22.0 13.2 95.2
2008 258 24.0 10.8 95.3
2009 261 17.9 14.5 90.8
2010 368 27.0 13.6 85.9
2011 414 20.0 20.7 70.5
2012 385 17.0 22.6 95.1
2013 376 23.0 16.3 94.4
2014 398 18.0 22.1 82.7
2015 431 20.0 21.5 91.2
2016 429 20.0 21.4 91.1
2017 365 15.0 24.3 99.5
2018 339 18.0 18.8 93.8
2019 367 22.0 16.6 92.9
2020 426 24.0 17.7 94.6
2021 384 22.5 17.0 98.4
2022 418 21.0 19.9 94
2023 413 25.0 16.5 97.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Faine Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,211 (21.5%) $7,834 (76.2%) $10,275

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Faine Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 637th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 642nd of 680 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Faine Elementary School)202
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dothan City)54.333.5
 20.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Faine Elementary School)262.6
 23.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dothan City)43.725.9
 17.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Faine Elementary School)14.32.2
 12.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dothan City)38.522.2
 16.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students367413
 12.5%
African American338377
 11.5%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic65
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White1715
 11.8%
Two or More Races316
 433.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.9%97.1%
 4.2%


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Students who attend Faine Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dothan Preparatory Academy
High : Dothan High School

Students at Faine Elementary School are 91% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% White, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 413 students attended Faine Elementary School.

Faine Elementary School ranks in the bottom 0.1% of Alabama elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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