- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Daphne, AL
Daphne East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Daphne East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010027002072
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daphne East Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Daphne · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Daphne East Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daphne East Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Daphne, AL.
School address
District: Baldwin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010027002072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Daphne East Elementary School held near 963 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.6 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 010027002072 · Daphne, AL Other · MID · TRAD
947 enr · 16.3:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Daphne High School (1,639 students)
Daphne East Elementary School held near 963 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.6 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Daphne East Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daphne High Sc
Daphne High School
1,639 students
- Fairhope High
Fairhope High School
1,536 students
- Foley High Sch
Foley High School
1,520 students
- Robertsdale Hi
Robertsdale High School
1,418 students
- Spanish Fort H
Spanish Fort High School
1,115 students
- This school
Daphne East Elementary School
947 students
What this shows Daphne East Elementary School reports 947 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daphne East Elementary School compares
Daphne East 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 43% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 947 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
947
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 32% in Alabama - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.0%
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
$13,089
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
African American 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Daphne East Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Baldwin County reports $13,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daphne East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairhope High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fort High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daphne East Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Daphne
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~947 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Daphne East Elementary School
How many students attend Daphne East Elementary School?
Daphne East Elementary School has 947 students enrolled. It is a public school in Daphne, AL. CCD year-over-year: 930 (2022-23) → 963 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daphne East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daphne East Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% higher 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 Daphne East Elementary School?
33.5% of students at Daphne East Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daphne East Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Daphne East Elementary School is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Daphne, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daphne East Elementary School?
Daphne East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Daphne East Elementary School rank among schools in Daphne?
By Resource Investment Index, Daphne East Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Daphne, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Daphne on the city page.
What other schools are in Baldwin County?
Besides Daphne East Elementary School, Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students), Fairhope High School (1,536 students), and Foley High School (1,520 students). See the Baldwin County district page for the complete list.