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Benjamin Davis Elementary School

417 Monroe Dr Nw
Decatur, AL 35601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Benjamin Davis Elementary School serves 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Benjamin Davis Elementary School's student population of 268 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
268 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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The diversity score of Benjamin Davis Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
16%
11%
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Black
34%
32%
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White
43%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Benjamin Davis Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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What schools are Benjamin Davis Elementary School often compared to?
Benjamin Davis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School, Walter Jackson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Benjamin Davis Elementary School?
268 students attend Benjamin Davis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Benjamin Davis Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Davis Elementary School?
Benjamin Davis Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Benjamin Davis Elementary School offer ?
Benjamin Davis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Benjamin Davis Elementary School part of?
Benjamin Davis Elementary School is part of Decatur City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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