Serving 915 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Daphne East Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 915 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daphne East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Daphne East Elementary School's student population of 915 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
915 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Daphne East 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 Daphne East Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#105 out of 1276 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
16%
32%
White
65%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Daphne East Elementary School's ranking?
Daphne East Elementary School is ranked #105 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Daphne East Elementary School often compared to?
Daphne East Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daphne Elementary School, Spanish Fort Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Daphne East Elementary School?
915 students attend Daphne East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Daphne East Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daphne East Elementary School?
Daphne East Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Daphne East Elementary School offer ?
Daphne East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Daphne East Elementary School part of?
Daphne East Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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