Daphne East Elementary School

www.daphneeast.org

930 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Daphne East Elementary School, located in Daphne, Alabama, is a prominent public institution serving students in the Baldwin County Public School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and community engagement. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, Daphne East strives to prepare its young learners for future success by integrating core curriculum subjects with enrichment opportunities that cater to diverse student interests and needs.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, which relies on the active participation of faculty, staff, parents, and the broader Daphne community. Their approach centers on creating a safe, inclusive space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. With a focus on modern teaching methodologies and consistent communication with families, Daphne East Elementary remains a cornerstone of the local educational landscape, committed to helping every student thrive during their primary schooling years.

930

Total Students

58.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Daphne East Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	590
Hispanic	77
Black	168
Asian	31
Two or More	59
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
590 (63.4 %)
Black
168 (18.1 %)
Hispanic
77 (8.3 %)
Two or More
59 (6.3 %)
Asian
31 (3.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baldwin County
Phone:	(251)626-1663
Website:	http://www.daphneeast.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	930
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 128

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 143

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 135

Grade 5 135

Grade 6 142