Dauphin Island Elementary School

Mobile County
1501 Bienville Blvd
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
61 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
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.
61
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    56 (91.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (3.3 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (3.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.6 %)
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: Mobile County
Phone: (251)861-3864
Website: http://dauphinisland.mce.schoolinsites.com
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 61
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 30
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
Pre-Kindergarten 1
Kindergarten 10
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 10
Grade 5 14
Gender Ratio