Excellent
#47 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 3% in state
Belforest Elementary School
Elementary School · Baldwin County · Daphne, AL
A Baldwin County elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11364 County Road 64, Daphne, AL 36526
- Math 51% proficient (2022)
- Reading 94% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Belforest Elementary School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 36 points since 2020, reaching 94% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Belforest Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated899/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Daphne), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,733
Median home value
$311,000
Median rent
$1,353/mo
College educated
42.8%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Renaissance School of the Eastern ShorePrivate · tuition | 4.9private | 2–12 | 0.8 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Daphne East Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–6 | 2.5 mi | 963 | Compare → |
| Loxley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–6 | 4.3 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Christ the King Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 4.4 mi | 440 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Baldwin County
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #2 of 41
- District spending per student
- $13,089NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belforest Elementary School is listed in Baldwin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belforest Elementary School
Belforest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Daphne, AL, part of Baldwin County, serving approximately 1,076 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #47 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belforest Elementary School
What grades does Belforest Elementary School serve?
Belforest Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Belforest Elementary School?
Belforest Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,076 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belforest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belforest Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belforest Elementary School rank in AL?
Belforest Elementary School ranks #47 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Belforest Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Belforest Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Belforest Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belforest Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Belforest Elementary School a charter school?
No, Belforest Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belforest Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Belforest Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belforest Elementary School?
37.6% of students at Belforest Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Baldwin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (251) 607-5624
- Area population (ZIP 36526)
- 34,552
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36526; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022, multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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