Serving 693 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Daphne Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 693 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daphne Elementary School's student population of 693 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
693 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Daphne Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daphne Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#339 out of 1285 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
15%
32%
White
68%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 #339 out of 1,285 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 29% 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?
693 students attend Daphne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Daphne Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daphne Elementary School?
Daphne Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Daphne Elementary School offer ?
Daphne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Daphne Elementary School part of?
Daphne Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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