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#921 of 1,356 schools in AL
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School
Elementary School · Mobile County · Theodore, AL
A Mobile County elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6900 Nan Gray Davis Rd, Theodore, AL 36582
- Math 23% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nan Gray Davis Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 62 points since 2020, reaching 87% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nan Gray 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average260/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,498
Median home value
$170,400
Median rent
$916/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36582; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary W Burroughs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Pearl Haskew ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Wc Griggs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 653 | Compare → |
| Meadowlake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 387 | 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
- #36 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
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School is listed in Mobile County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nan Gray Davis Elementary School
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School is a public elementary school in Theodore, AL, part of Mobile County, serving approximately 479 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #921 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nan Gray Davis Elementary School
What grades does Nan Gray Davis Elementary School serve?
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Nan Gray Davis Elementary School?
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nan Gray Davis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nan Gray Davis Elementary School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nan Gray Davis Elementary School rank in AL?
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School ranks #921 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Nan Gray Davis Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Nan Gray Davis Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nan Gray Davis Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nan Gray Davis Elementary School a charter school?
No, Nan Gray Davis Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nan Gray Davis Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Nan Gray Davis Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nan Gray Davis Elementary School?
77.7% of students at Nan Gray 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 479
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mobile County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.7%
- Phone
- (251) 221-1166
- Area population (ZIP 36582)
- 23,805
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 · 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 36582; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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