- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Daphne, AL
Daphne Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Daphne Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010027001709
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daphne Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Daphne · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Daphne Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daphne Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Daphne, AL.
School address
District: Baldwin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010027001709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Daphne Elementary School shrank from 693 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 010027001709 · Daphne, AL Other · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 16:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Daphne High School (1,639 students)
Daphne Elementary School shrank from 693 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 44.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Daphne 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 Elementary School
671 students
What this shows Daphne Elementary School reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daphne Elementary School compares
Daphne Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 23% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 28% in Alabama - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Daphne 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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairhope High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fort High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daphne 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 (~671 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daphne Elementary School
How many students attend Daphne Elementary School?
Daphne Elementary School has 671 students enrolled. It is a public school in Daphne, AL. CCD year-over-year: 693 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daphne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daphne Elementary School is 16:1, which is 10% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 2% 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 Elementary School?
45.3% of students at Daphne Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daphne Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Daphne Elementary School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Daphne, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daphne Elementary School?
Daphne Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Daphne?
By Resource Investment Index, Daphne Elementary School ranks #3 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 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.