Daphne Elementary School, a Baldwin County Title I eligible New Jersey high school serving grades Pre–K to 3, had an enrollment of 645 students with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 in recent reporting years.
The school's overall state ranking declined from #76 in 2019 to #361 in 2023, reflecting a downward trend in school performance.
Math proficiency ranged from 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged from 55–59%, higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was 35% in 2022, lower than the state average of 38%, showing weaker performance compared to the state standard.
Minority enrollment accounted for 36% of the student body, while socioeconomic need increased, with free lunch eligibility rising from 36% in 2020 to 45% in 2023.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 671 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Daphne area, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive (avg. 1.7 mi., furthest 3.2 mi.).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daphne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Daphne Elementary School's student population of 671 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
671 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Daphne Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daphne Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#361 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
17%
31%
White
60%
50%
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daphne Elementary School's ranking?
Daphne Elementary School is ranked #361 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Daphne Elementary School often compared to?
Daphne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daphne East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Daphne Elementary School?
671 students attend Daphne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Daphne Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daphne Elementary School?
Daphne Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Daphne Elementary School offer ?
Daphne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Daphne Elementary School part of?
Daphne Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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