Benjamin Davis Elementary School ranked among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for diversity and student–teacher ratio, with a currently low ratio of 15:1 and minority enrollment around 60%.
Math proficiency declined from 69% in 2019 to 54% in 2022, though it remained higher than the state average of 30% in 2023; reading proficiency was 54% in 2022, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Enrollment rose modestly from 255 students in 2015 to 268 in 2023, with free or reduced–price lunch eligibility increasing from 40% in 2019 to 66% in 2023, indicating a growing socioeconomic need.
The school serves grades prekindergarten through 2nd with about 261 students and 18 teachers, maintaining a stable student–teacher ratio near 15:1 suitable for early learning.
Benjamin Davis Elementary's graduation rates improved steadily from 76% in 2013 to 92% in 2023, consistently outperforming the Alabama state average.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Attendance Zone: Benjamin Davis Elementary School serves the northwest part of Decatur, AL, covering an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benjamin Davis Elementary School's student population of 251 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Benjamin Davis Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Benjamin Davis Elementary School often compared to?
Benjamin Davis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School, Walter Jackson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Benjamin Davis Elementary School?
251 students attend Benjamin Davis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Benjamin Davis Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benjamin Davis Elementary School?
Benjamin Davis Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Benjamin Davis Elementary School offer ?
Benjamin Davis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Benjamin Davis Elementary School part of?
Benjamin Davis Elementary School is part of Decatur City School District.
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