Lynn Fanning Elementary School vs. Harvest School
Should you attend Lynn Fanning Elementary School or Harvest 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
Top Rankings
Lynn Fanning Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Harvest School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Lynn Fanning Elementary School ranked #197 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #41 in 2018 and #125 in 2022, reflecting a downward trend in overall state ranking for this Union County NJ high school.
Reading proficiency was 65%–69%, higher than the state average of 47%, while math proficiency ranged from 40%–44%, also higher than the state average of 30%, maintaining strong academic performance in key subjects.
Minority enrollment was 54%, with total student enrollment steady around 591 students from grades Kindergarten through 2nd grade, and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1.
Free or reduced–price lunch eligibility increased over recent years, indicating rising socioeconomic challenges among the student body, with 229 students on free lunch and 29 on reduced–price lunch in 2023.
Lynn Fanning Elementary consistently ranked in the top 20% for reading proficiency and overall testing in Alabama, while recognized among the top 5% most diverse schools in the area.
Harvest School, a Title–I eligible public school in Alabama serving grades Pre–K through 5, ranked #360 statewide in 2023, showing a decline from #200 in 2019 but an improvement from #545 in 2021.
Math proficiency was 37% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, though this reflects a decline from 62% proficiency in 2019; reading proficiency was 53%, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency ranged from 40% to 44%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew from 398 students in 2003 to 646 in 2023, with a notable rise in minority enrollment currently at 66% and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 48% in 2023, indicating a rise in economic need, while reduced–price lunch eligibility was 6%.
stands among Alabama's top 5% most diverse schools, reflecting significant demographic shifts over recent years in this Union County NJ high school alternative.
Grades Offered
K-2
PK-5
Total Students
591 students
646 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#197 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#360 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
40-44%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
47
Kindergarten Students
183
76
Grade 1 Students
201
115
Grade 2 Students
207
109
Grade 3 Students
-
108
Grade 4 Students
-
109
Grade 5 Students
-
82
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
33%
44%
% White
46%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
