Benjamin Davis Elementary School serves 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benjamin Davis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Benjamin Davis Elementary School's student population of 266 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Benjamin Davis Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
19%
10%
Black
33%
32%
White
41%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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?
266 students attend Benjamin Davis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Benjamin Davis Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 19% 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 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Benjamin Davis Elementary School offer ?
Benjamin Davis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
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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