Benjamin Davis Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Decatur, AL Grades PK–02 City: Small Decatur, AL SchoolScore™ C (69.3)
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Benjamin Davis Elementary School
Decatur, AL 35601
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–02 SchoolScore™ C (69.3)
251
Students
18.7
Teachers
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
(256)552-3025
Phone
http://www.dcs.edu/webpages/bdavis/
Website

Benjamin Davis Elementary School is a public school administered by the Decatur City district in Decatur, ALABAMA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–02.

Key statistics: 251 students enrolled; a 13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Alabama Elementary School Average
Enrollment
251.0
State avg: 486.0
▼ 48% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.42:1
State avg: 17:1
▼ 21% better
Free Lunch %
55.4%
State avg: 58.6%
▼ 5% better
School Details
School Name
Benjamin Davis Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
010117000437
State School ID
AL-127-0110
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
417 Monroe Dr NW
City
Decatur
State
Alabama
ZIP Code
35601
County
Morgan County
Metro Area
Decatur, AL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Small
Cong. District
0105
State Leg. Upper
01003
State Leg. Lower
01008
Latitude
34.61077
Longitude
-87.00708
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd
👥
251
Total Students
👩‍🏫
18.7
Teachers FTE
📐
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
18.7
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)18.7
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 139 55.4%
Not Applicable 139 55.4%
District Info
District Name
Decatur City
LEAID
0101170
State LEA ID
AL-127
Phone
(256)552-3000
Website
http://www.dcs.edu
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Decatur
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$152,946K
Federal Revenue
$20,490K
State Revenue
$72,389K
Local Revenue
$60,067K
Total Expenditure
$148,054K
Instruction Exp.
$76,179K
Support Services
$47,070K
Other Current Exp.
$6,461K
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Geographic

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Public schools within ~12 miles of Benjamin Davis Elementary School

1
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School
Decatur · Elementary
0.9 mi
2
West Decatur Elementary School
Decatur · Elementary
1 mi
3
Long Term Case
Decatur · Other
1.5 mi
4
BanksCaddell Elementary School
Decatur · Elementary
1.6 mi
5
Woodmeade Elementary School
Decatur · Elementary
1.9 mi
6
Career Academies of Decatur
Decatur · High
2.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Benjamin Davis Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Benjamin Davis Elementary School?
251 students are enrolled at Benjamin Davis Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Benjamin Davis Elementary School have?
Benjamin Davis Elementary School has 18.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1.
What grades does Benjamin Davis Elementary School serve?
Benjamin Davis Elementary School serves grades PK through 02.
Is Benjamin Davis Elementary School a charter school?
Benjamin Davis Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Benjamin Davis Elementary School located in?
Benjamin Davis Elementary School is located in the Decatur, AL metropolitan area.
What school district does Benjamin Davis Elementary School belong to?
Benjamin Davis Elementary School is part of the Decatur City school district.
How much does Decatur City spend per student?
The Decatur City district spends approximately $589,856,574 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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