- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dauphin Island, AL
Dauphin Island Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dauphin Island Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010237000911
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dauphin Island Elementary School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 60
- students enrolled
Dauphin Island Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mobile County · Alabama
NCES ID 010237000911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Dauphin Island Elementary School held near 58 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 010237000911 · Dauphin Island, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
60 enr · 12:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Dauphin Island Elementary School held near 58 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Dauphin Island Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
2,271 students
- Mary G Montgom
Mary G Montgomery High School
1,888 students
- Alma Bryant Hi
Alma Bryant High School
1,624 students
- Wp Davidson Hi
Wp Davidson High School
1,470 students
- Bernice J Caus
Bernice J Causey Middle School
1,339 students
- This school 60
Dauphin Island Elementary School
60 students
What this shows Dauphin Island Elementary School reports 60 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dauphin Island Elementary School compares
Dauphin Island 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 32% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 22% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
60
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 3% in Alabama - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$13,245
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 60 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, Dauphin Island Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mobile County reports $13,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dauphin Island Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dauphin Island Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~60 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dauphin Island Elementary School
How many students attend Dauphin Island Elementary School?
Dauphin Island Elementary School has 60 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dauphin Island, AL. CCD year-over-year: 61 (2022-23) → 58 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dauphin Island Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dauphin Island Elementary School is 12:1, which is 32% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 24% 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 Dauphin Island Elementary School?
45.9% of students at Dauphin Island Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dauphin Island Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dauphin Island Elementary School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Dauphin Island, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dauphin Island Elementary School?
Dauphin Island Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Mobile County?
Besides Dauphin Island Elementary School, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), and Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.