Daphne East Elementary School

26651 County Road 13
Daphne, AL 36526
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 963 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Daphne East Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 963 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20% in AL
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (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:

School Overview

Daphne East Elementary School's student population of 963 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
963 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
#BaldwinProud #CommunityStrong

School Rankings

Daphne East Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daphne East Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#144 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
50%
30%
70%
47%
65-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
18%
32%
White
62%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daphne East Elementary School's ranking?
Daphne East Elementary School is ranked #144 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Daphne East Elementary School?
963 students attend Daphne East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Daphne East Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 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 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Daphne East Elementary School offer ?
Daphne East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 963 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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