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Dauphin Island Elementary School

1501 Bienville Blvd
Dauphin Island, AL 36528

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Top 10%

Tel: (251) 861-3864

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Dauphin Island Elementary School serves 66 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Dauphin Island Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 66 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
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:

School Overview

Dauphin Island Elementary School's student population of 66 students has declined by 34% over five school years.

The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

66 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Dauphin Island Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Dauphin Island Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AL)

Overall Testing Rank

#118 out of 1276 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-49%

24%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-69%

46%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

17:1

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American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

n/a

32%

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White

92%

53%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.15

0.61

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

47%

48%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Mobile County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

How many students attend Dauphin Island Elementary School?

66 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 Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Dauphin Island Elementary School?

Dauphin Island Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 66 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education