BENJAMIN DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Benjamin Davis Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Decatur City school district, located in Decatur, AL with about 261 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. With about 16 teachers, Benjamin Davis Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Benjamin Davis Elementary School, located in Decatur, Alabama, is a dedicated member of the Decatur City Schools district. Serving the local community at 417 Monroe Dr NW, the school focuses on providing a supportive and structured academic environment for students in the primary grades. The institution emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and the cultivation of essential skills necessary for students to succeed as they transition into middle school and beyond.

As part of the Decatur City Schools system, Benjamin Davis Elementary is committed to fostering a partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure student growth. Through their web presence, the school keeps stakeholders informed about academic initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and daily operations. By prioritizing a nurturing culture and consistent academic standards, the school strives to prepare its young learners to become productive and engaged citizens within the broader Decatur area.

For more information, contact Benjamin Davis Elementary School at (256) 552-3025 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

417 Monroe Dr NW
Decatur, AL 35601-1515
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BENJAMIN DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Decatur, AL with about 261 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Decatur City
Total Students:
261
Teachers:
16
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 261 students

White
47.5%
Black or African American
29.1%
Hispanic/Latino
13.8%
Two or more races
5.4%
Asian
3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.