Dauphin Island Elementary School, a Union County NJ high school serving grades K–5, ranked #102 in Alabama in 2023, down from a high of #17 in 2018, showing a decline in overall ranking in recent years.
Math proficiency ranged from 50–59% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency stood at 70–79%, higher than the state average of 47%, indicating strong test score performance relative to Alabama averages.
Enrollment declined from 117 students in 2016 to 61 students in 2023, with minority enrollment steady around 9%, and 46% of students eligible for free lunch reflecting socioeconomic challenges.
The school maintained a low student–teacher ratio of 12:1 in 2023 with 5 teachers for 58 students, supporting focused student attention despite decreasing enrollment at this New Jersey high school.
Science proficiency held steady at 50% in 2022, higher than the state average of 38%, while the school was Title I eligible and operated without virtual instruction.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dauphin Island 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
Dauphin Island Elementary School's student population of 60 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Dauphin Island Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dauphin Island Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#102 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
n/a
31%
White
92%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dauphin Island Elementary School's ranking?
Dauphin Island Elementary School is ranked #102 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Dauphin Island Elementary School often compared to?
Dauphin Island Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saraland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Dauphin Island Elementary School?
60 students attend Dauphin Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dauphin Island Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dauphin Island Elementary School?
Dauphin Island Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dauphin Island Elementary School offer ?
Dauphin Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dauphin Island Elementary School part of?
Dauphin Island Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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