Serving 61 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dauphin Island Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dauphin Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dauphin Island Elementary School's student population of 61 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dauphin Island Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dauphin Island Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#59 out of 1285 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
92%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dauphin Island Elementary School's ranking?
Dauphin Island Elementary School is ranked #59 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Dauphin Island Elementary School often compared to?
Dauphin Island Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saraland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Dauphin Island Elementary School?
61 students attend Dauphin Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dauphin Island Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dauphin Island Elementary School?
Dauphin Island Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dauphin Island Elementary School offer ?
Dauphin Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dauphin Island Elementary School part of?
Dauphin Island Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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