Danvilleneel Elementary School in Danville, AL serves 482 students from pre–kindergarten through grade 4 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which is approximately equal to the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is 30–34%, which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency at 55–59% is higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency stands at 40–44%, which is also higher than the state average of 38%, placing the school in the top 30–50% statewide for tested subjects.
The school's overall ranking declined from #252 in 2022 to #361 in 2023, indicating a recent downward trend in comparative performance.
Enrollment increased from 476 students in 2001 to a peak around 537 in 2022 before slightly declining to 524 in 2023, while free lunch eligibility has risen significantly from 29% in 2001 to 54% in 2023, reflecting increased socioeconomic need among students at this Morgan County public elementary school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Danville-Neel Elementary School serves the western part of Danville, AL, covering an area of approximately 79.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Danvilleneel Elementary School's student population of 504 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Motto
Discovering Never Ending Success…Full Steam Ahead
School Rankings
Danvilleneel Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Danvilleneel Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#361 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
2%
31%
White
79%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Danvilleneel Elementary School's ranking?
Danvilleneel Elementary School is ranked #361 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Danvilleneel Elementary School often compared to?
Danvilleneel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Falkville Elementary School, Priceville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Danvilleneel Elementary School?
504 students attend Danvilleneel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Danvilleneel Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Danvilleneel Elementary School?
Danvilleneel Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Danvilleneel Elementary School offer ?
Danvilleneel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Danvilleneel Elementary School part of?
Danvilleneel Elementary School is part of Morgan County School District.
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