- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Decatur, AL
Benjamin Davis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Davis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010117000437
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Davis Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 11
- schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Davis Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Davis Elementary School ranks #2 of 11 schools in Decatur, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Benjamin Davis Elementary School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 010117000437 · Decatur, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 13.9:1 · 56.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Austin High School (999 students)
Benjamin Davis Elementary School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Davis Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Austin High Sc
Austin High School
999 students
- Decatur High S
Decatur High School
915 students
- Decatur Middle
Decatur Middle School
818 students
- Austin Middle
Austin Middle School
727 students
- Austin Junior
Austin Junior High School
664 students
- This school 251
Benjamin Davis Elementary School
251 students
What this shows Benjamin Davis Elementary School reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Davis Elementary School compares
Benjamin Davis Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▼ 4% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 9% in Alabama - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,832
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.2%
African American 33.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 38.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Benjamin Davis Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Decatur City reports $14,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benjamin Davis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Decatur High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Decatur Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Austin Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Davis Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Decatur
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Austin Junior High School
Standard public school
664 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Oak Park Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 16:1 students per teacher
Bankscaddell Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Austinville Elementary School
Standard public school
463 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Chestnut Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
436 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Frances Nungester Elementary School
Standard public school
428 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Davis Elementary School
How many students attend Benjamin Davis Elementary School?
Benjamin Davis Elementary School has 251 students enrolled. It is a public school in Decatur, AL. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Davis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Davis Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Davis Elementary School?
56.7% of students at Benjamin Davis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Davis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Davis Elementary School is White at 38.2% of enrollment, in Decatur, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Davis Elementary School?
Benjamin Davis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benjamin Davis Elementary School rank among schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Davis Elementary School ranks #2 of 11 schools in Decatur, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Decatur on the city page.
What other schools are in Decatur City?
Besides Benjamin Davis Elementary School, Decatur City also operates Austin High School (999 students), Decatur High School (915 students), and Decatur Middle School (818 students). See the Decatur City district page for the complete list.