Excellent
#143 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 11% in state
Dauphin Island Elementary School
Elementary School · Mobile County · Dauphin Island, AL
A Mobile County elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1501 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dauphin Island Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dauphin Island 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,501/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dauphin Island), 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
$64,615
Median home value
$387,400
Median rent
$1,750/mo
College educated
40.1%
Homeownership
97.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36528; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Mobile County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eicholdmertz School of Math and ScienceEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 511 | Compare → |
| Hutchens Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–2 | Not available | 584 | Compare → |
| Old Shell Road Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–5 | Not available | 369 | Compare → |
| Taylor White Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 432 | 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.
Mobile County
- Schools in district
- 92
- Rank in district
- #5 of 87
- District spending per student
- $13,245NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dauphin Island Elementary School is listed in Mobile County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dauphin Island Elementary School
Dauphin Island Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dauphin Island, AL, part of Mobile County, serving approximately 58 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #143 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dauphin Island Elementary School
What grades does Dauphin Island Elementary School serve?
Dauphin Island Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dauphin Island Elementary School?
Dauphin Island Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dauphin Island Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dauphin Island Elementary School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dauphin Island Elementary School rank in AL?
Dauphin Island Elementary School ranks #143 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Dauphin Island Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dauphin Island Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Dauphin Island Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dauphin Island Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dauphin Island Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dauphin Island Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dauphin Island Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dauphin Island Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dauphin Island Elementary School?
50.0% of students at Dauphin Island 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 58
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mobile County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (251) 861-3864
- Area population (ZIP 36528)
- 1,944
- Area median age
- 60.9
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.
- 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 · 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.
- 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 36528; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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