Excellent
#2 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 1% in state
Based on limited data
Benjamin Davis Elementary School
Elementary School · Decatur City · Decatur, AL
A Decatur City elementary school where students score 55 points above what's typical for similar communities.
417 Monroe Dr NW, Decatur, AL 35601
- Reading 99% vs AL 83% (2024)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Davis Elementary School score 99% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Benjamin Davis 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,107/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Decatur), 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
$50,216
Median home value
$148,100
Median rent
$860/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35601; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Decatur Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Bankscaddell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Woodmeade Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Julian Harris Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 348 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Decatur City
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #1 of 18
- District spending per student
- $14,832NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benjamin Davis Elementary School is listed in Decatur City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benjamin Davis Elementary School
Benjamin Davis Elementary School is a public elementary school in Decatur, AL, part of Decatur City, serving approximately 261 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.9 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 99% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin Davis Elementary School
What grades does Benjamin Davis Elementary School serve?
Benjamin Davis Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Benjamin Davis Elementary School?
Benjamin Davis Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Davis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Davis Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benjamin Davis Elementary School rank in AL?
Benjamin Davis Elementary School ranks #2 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Benjamin Davis Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin Davis Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.9 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 Benjamin Davis Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Davis Elementary School has 99% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Is Benjamin Davis Elementary School a charter school?
No, Benjamin Davis Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benjamin Davis Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Benjamin Davis Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benjamin Davis Elementary School?
68.2% of students at Benjamin Davis 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Morgan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (256) 552-3025
- Area population (ZIP 35601)
- 36,008
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 37
Official sources & links
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- 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.
- 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 35601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 ACAP; directory SY 2023–24
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