Fairhope West Elementary School in Fairhope, Alabama on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Fairhope West Elementary School is an urban public school in Fairhope, Alabama that is part of Baldwin County School District. It serves 925 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.0:1. Its teachers have had 15 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 6

925 Students

66 Teachers

408 N Section St

Fairhope, AL 36532 View local requests

http://www.fairhopeelementary.com

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Fairhope West Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Burgess

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Fairhope West Elementary School Demographics

39%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

18%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Fairhope West Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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