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Dauphin Island Elementary School

Public Grades K-5

29^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 686 Alabama Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of Alabama elementary schools

Summary

Dauphin Island Elementary School is a small, K-5 public school on Dauphin Island, Alabama, serving just 60 students in a tight-knit coastal community. Despite being part of the Mobile County district, which ranks in the 33rd percentile statewide, this school is a standout performer, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 96th percentile among 686 Alabama elementary schools for the 2025-2026 school year.

What truly sets Dauphin Island Elementary apart is its remarkable academic results, especially when compared to nearby mainland schools. In 5th-grade math, the school achieved a 90.91% proficiency rate—more than double the rate at Anna F Booth Elementary School (48.08%) and over four times that of Dixon Elementary School (21.92%). In 5th-grade English, Dauphin Island hit a perfect 100% proficiency, compared to 75% at Anna F Booth and 61.64% at Dixon. Even in 3rd-grade math, the school's 72.73% proficiency far exceeds the 18.67% at Dixon and 42.11% at Anna F Booth. The school also maintains a favorable 12:1 student-teacher ratio, significantly better than the 17:1 to 18.7:1 ratios at neighboring schools, allowing for more individualized attention.

Beyond test scores, Dauphin Island Elementary excels in student engagement and consistency. Its chronic absenteeism rate is just 6.4%, less than half the district average of 12.8% and far below the 14% at Dixon. The school has ranked in the 96th percentile or higher in 8 of the last 10 recorded school years, including a #6 state ranking in 2017-2018. Even during the pandemic-disrupted 2020-2021 year, the school dipped only slightly to the 81st percentile before rebounding strongly. Notably, the school has also demonstrated excellence in serving students from lower-income backgrounds, ranking #3 in the state for low socioeconomic status students in 2016-2017. For parents seeking a school where small class sizes, high attendance, and consistent academic excellence come together, Dauphin Island Elementary is a clear standout in its region.

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

50%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1501 Bienville Blvd
Dauphin Island, AL 36528

(251) 861-3864

District: Mobile County

Students who attend Dauphin Island Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Peter F Alba Middle School
High:	Alma Bryant High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.7%

Two or more races:

6.7%

Hispanic:

1.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2013 → 96th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Alabama average (86% vs 53% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Alabama elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Mobile County

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school86%

District avg46%

Alabama avg53%

29^th of 686

Alabama public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 50Elementary Schools in the Mobile County

95^th of 140Mobile County among Alabama districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	93.0	29 of 686	95.8%	★★★★★
2022	95.4	28 of 687	95.9%	★★★★★
2021	75.3	134 of 692	80.6%	★★★★☆
2019	85.8	74 of 681	89.1%	★★★★☆
2018	98.8	6 of 680	99.1%	★★★★★
2017	97.0	15 of 688	97.8%	★★★★★
2016	95.4	26 of 691	96.2%	★★★★★
2015	93.5	40 of 691	94.2%	★★★★★
2014	93.9	26 of 695	96.3%	★★★★★
2013	83.4	16 of 696	97.7%	★★★★★
2012	82.2	46 of 696	93.4%	★★★★★
2011	91.2	2 of 709	99.7%	★★★★★
2010	93.1	1 of 704	99.9%	★★★★★
2009	90.2	13 of 696	98.1%	★★★★★
2008	92.6	10 of 698	98.6%	★★★★★
2007	92.6	10 of 698	98.6%	★★★★★
2004	81.6	77 of 623	87.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2017	99.5	3 of 567	99.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2022	93.5	25 of 540	95.4%	★★★★★
2021	59.3	186 of 539	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	77.1	93 of 529	82.4%	★★★★☆
2018	96.3	12 of 508	97.6%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2017)99th percentile~ school

White (2022)95th percentile~ school

By subject vs Alabama (2025-2026) ?

English91%+26 vs state

Mathematics82%+40 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Fantastic family oriented school with great focus on learning and communicating with students and parents. Lots of opportunities to excel are available to the students. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Summative Assessment Science (2026)	Summative Assessment English (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dauphin Island Elementary School	Public	K-5	1501 Bienville Blvd	Dauphin Island	36528	Mobile County	Mobile County	No	No	No	No	(251) 861-3864	60	5	12.0	50.0%	55 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.7%)	93	29^th of 686 public elementary schools	95.8%					(n/a)	72.7		90.9		81.8		100.0
Dixon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8650 Four Mile Rd	Irvington	36544	Mobile County	Mobile County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 824-4314	526	28	18.7	70.2%	351 (66.7%)	58 (11.0%)	37 (7.0%)	30 (5.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (9.3%)	38.5	442^nd of 686 public elementary schools	35.6%		25.8	505^th of 680 public elementary schools	25.7%	63	18.7	29.8	21.9	62.8	50.7	62.8	61.6	$9,108	$1,387	$7,711
Anna F Booth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17001 Hurricane Blvd	Irvington	36544	Mobile County	Mobile County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 824-1740	391	23	17.0	70.6%	280 (71.6%)	34 (8.7%)	19 (4.9%)	24 (6.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.4%)	63.3	249^th of 686 public elementary schools	63.7%		65.5	226^th of 680 public elementary schools	66.8%	23	42.1	54.6	48.1	74.6	60.5	55.6	75.0	$9,465	$1,306	$8,149
Saint Elmo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8666 McDonald Rd	Irvington	36544	Mobile County	Mobile County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 957-6314	451	25	18.2	71.0%	228 (50.6%)	76 (16.9%)	63 (14.0%)	36 (8.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (10.0%)	56.9	296^th of 686 public elementary schools	56.9%		53.7	325^th of 680 public elementary schools	52.2%	29	45.5	36.7	34.8	66.7	66.7	55.0	75.7	$9,493	$1,423	$8,060

Frequently Asked Questions about Dauphin Island Elementary School

Is Dauphin Island Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Dauphin Island Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 29^th of 686 Alabama elementary schools.

How many students attend Dauphin Island Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 60 students attended Dauphin Island Elementary School.

What district is Dauphin Island Elementary School in?

Mobile County

What schools do graduates of Dauphin Island Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Dauphin Island Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Peter F Alba Middle School
High : Alma Bryant High School

What is the racial makeup of Dauphin Island Elementary School?

Students at Dauphin Island Elementary School are 92% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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