Belforest Elementary School

11364 County Road 64
Daphne, AL 36526
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Top 10%
Serving 909 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Belforest Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 909 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 10% in AL
  • : 41% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Belforest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Belforest Elementary School's student population of 909 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
909 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Belforest Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belforest Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#91 out of 1276 schools
(Top 10%)
41%
24%
75%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
6%
10%
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Black
7%
32%
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White
77%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Belforest Elementary School's ranking?
Belforest Elementary School is ranked #91 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Belforest Elementary School often compared to?
Belforest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daphne East Elementary School, Spanish Fort Elementary School, Rockwell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Belforest Elementary School?
909 students attend Belforest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Belforest Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belforest Elementary School?
Belforest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Belforest Elementary School offer ?
Belforest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Belforest Elementary School part of?
Belforest Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 909 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 41% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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