DAUPHIN ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dauphin Island Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Mobile County school district, located in Dauphin Island, AL with about 98 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 6 teachers, Dauphin Island 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.
Dauphin Island Elementary School, located at 1501 Bienville Blvd on the scenic barrier island of Dauphin Island, Alabama, serves as a focal point for the local island community. As part of the Mobile County Public School System, the school provides a unique learning environment shaped by its coastal geography. Its location offers students a hands-on connection to marine life and environmental science, often leveraging the island's natural resources—such as the nearby Audubon Bird Sanctuary and the Alabama Aquarium—to create an immersive educational experience that goes beyond the traditional classroom setting.
The school is characterized by its small, tight-knit community atmosphere, where educators focus on fostering foundational academic skills in a supportive, safe environment. By balancing core curriculum requirements with the distinct culture of Dauphin Island, the school emphasizes student engagement and local stewardship. Families in the area value the school not only for its commitment to elementary education but also for its role in maintaining the community's identity, providing a stable and enriching start for the island’s youngest residents.
For more information, contact Dauphin Island Elementary School at (251) 861-3864 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
(251) 861-3864
DAUPHIN ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Dauphin Island, AL with about 98 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mobile County
- Total Students:
- 98
- Teachers:
- 6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 98 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DAUPHIN ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 92.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.