Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nan Gray Davis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School's student population of 459 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nan Gray Davis Elementary School is 0.63, which is more 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
#770 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
31%
32%
White
52%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nan Gray Davis Elementary School's ranking?
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School is ranked #770 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Nan Gray Davis Elementary School often compared to?
Nan Gray Davis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary W Burroughs Elementary School, Pearl Haskew Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Nan Gray Davis Elementary School?
459 students attend Nan Gray Davis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Nan Gray Davis Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nan Gray Davis Elementary School?
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Nan Gray Davis Elementary School offer ?
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nan Gray Davis Elementary School part of?
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Nan Gray Davis Elementary School located?
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School is located in the Westfield neighborhood of Theodore, AL. There are 1 other public schools located in Westfield.
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