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Dauphin Island Elementary School vs. Saraland Elementary School

Should you attend Dauphin Island Elementary School or Saraland Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dauphin Island Elementary School
1501 Bienville Blvd
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Saraland Elementary School
229 Mckeough Ave
Saraland, AL 36571
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Dauphin Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Saraland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
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.
Saraland Elementary School ranked #16 statewide in 2023, maintaining a position in the top 5% of Alabama public schools, with fluctuating ranks from #252 in 2012 to as high as #11 in 2022.
Math proficiency was 76%, reading/language arts proficiency was 83%, and science proficiency was 72%, all higher than the Alabama state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38% respectively.
Enrollment increased to 998 students in 2023 from 934 in 2022, with minority enrollment stable at 26% and 455 students eligible for free lunch reflecting increased socioeconomic need since 2022.
Serving grades 2–5, the school had a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 with 54 teachers and average class size of 25 students in 2023.
Saraland Elementary received National Blue Ribbon recognition in 2017 and participates in the National School Lunch Program without virtual instruction options.
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
2-5
Total Students
58 students
998 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dauphin Island Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Saraland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dauphin Island Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Saraland Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dauphin Island Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Saraland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dauphin Island Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mobile County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Saraland Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saraland City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#102 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
#16 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dauphin Island Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Saraland Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% in AL)
76%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dauphin Island Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Saraland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saraland City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-79%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
83%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dauphin Island Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Saraland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saraland City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dauphin Island Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Saraland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Saraland City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dauphin Island Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Saraland Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
1
-
Kindergarten Students
10
-
Grade 1 Students
13
-
Grade 2 Students
7
241
Grade 3 Students
9
241
Grade 4 Students
7
261
Grade 5 Students
11
255

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dauphin Island Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Saraland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saraland City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dauphin Island Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Saraland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saraland City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dauphin Island Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Saraland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saraland City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dauphin Island Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Saraland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saraland City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
91%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dauphin Island Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Saraland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saraland City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dauphin Island Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Saraland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saraland City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dauphin Island Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Saraland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saraland City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dauphin Island Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Saraland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saraland City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dauphin Island Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Saraland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saraland City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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