Nan Gray Davis Elementary School in Theodore, AL ranked #794 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #262 in 2012 and fluctuating rankings in recent years.
Math proficiency was 25% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with reading proficiency at 28%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 25–29%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 479 students from prekindergarten through grade 5, with a 19:1 student–teacher ratio and 56% minority enrollment reflecting stable diversity in this Union County NJ high school.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose to 74% in 2023 from 50% in 1999, indicating a significant socioeconomic shift over 24 years.
Reading and math proficiency showed downward trends since 2017, with reading declining from 39% to 28% and math from 53% to 25% by 2023 in this Berkeley Heights public high school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nan Gray Davis Elementary School serves the southern part of Theodore, AL, covering an area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Families within this zone are typically a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School's student population of 499 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nan Gray Davis Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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
#794 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nan Gray Davis Elementary School's ranking?
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School is ranked #794 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Nan Gray Davis Elementary School often compared to?
Nan Gray Davis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary W Burroughs Elementary School, Pearl Haskew Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Nan Gray Davis Elementary School?
499 students attend Nan Gray Davis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Nan Gray Davis Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nan Gray Davis Elementary School?
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nan Gray Davis Elementary School offer ?
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nan Gray Davis Elementary School part of?
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Nan Gray Davis Elementary School located?
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School is located in the Westfield neighborhood of Theodore, AL. There are 1 other public schools located in Westfield.
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