Spanish Fort Elementary School in Daphne, AL, ranked #87 statewide in 2023, down from a peak rank of #31 in 2021, indicating a recent decline in overall state ranking among Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency was 56% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency at 76% also exceeded the state average of 47%, with science proficiency between 70% and 74%, placing the school in the top 5% statewide.
Enrollment increased modestly from 672 students in 2022 to 763 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 22% and 231 students (about 30%) eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, reflecting a moderate socioeconomic need.
Serving grades Pre–K through 6, the school had 761 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 in 2023, ranking in the top 20% statewide for low student–teacher ratio.
Over recent years, math proficiency declined from a high of 94% in 2012 to 56% in 2023, and reading proficiency decreased from 96% in 2012 to 76% in 2022, though both remain well above state averages for this Union County NJ high school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 726 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Spanish Fort Elementary School serves the west part of the Daphne, AL school district, covering an area of approximately 51.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spanish Fort 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
Spanish Fort Elementary School's student population of 726 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
726 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spanish Fort 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 Spanish Fort 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
#87 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)14.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. 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 Spanish Fort Elementary School's ranking?
Spanish Fort Elementary School is ranked #87 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Spanish Fort Elementary School often compared to?
Spanish Fort Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockwell Elementary School, Daphne East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Spanish Fort Elementary School?
726 students attend Spanish Fort Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Spanish Fort Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spanish Fort Elementary School?
Spanish Fort Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spanish Fort Elementary School offer ?
Spanish Fort Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spanish Fort Elementary School part of?
Spanish Fort Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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