Rockwell Elementary School ranked #55 in Alabama in 2023, a decline from its peak state rank of #24 in 2012, reflecting a downward trend over recent years.
Math proficiency was 62% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency reached 77%, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 70% and 74%, significantly above the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 1,017 students in 2022 to 724 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from 10% in 2022 to 20% in 2023, indicating socioeconomic shifts.
Minority enrollment represented 25% of the student body.
Serving grades Pre–K through 6, the school had 747 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 in 2023, among the lowest ratios in the state.
Graduation rates stabilized near state averages in recent years, with the 2023 rate at 87% compared to the state's 88%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 682 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Rockwell Elementary School serves the southwest area of Daphne, AL, covering approximately 22.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rockwell Elementary School's student population of 682 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
682 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Year Founded
1997
School Rankings
Rockwell Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockwell Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#55 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
7%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
76%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 09/26/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockwell Elementary School's ranking?
Rockwell Elementary School is ranked #55 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Rockwell Elementary School often compared to?
Rockwell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spanish Fort Elementary School, Daphne East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Rockwell Elementary School?
682 students attend Rockwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Rockwell Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rockwell Elementary School?
Rockwell Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rockwell Elementary School offer ?
Rockwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockwell Elementary School part of?
Rockwell Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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