Benjamin Davis Elementary School

417 Monroe Dr Nw, Decatur, AL 35601 | (256) 552-3025
  • Grades: KG-2
  • Student Enrollment: 289
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 289 elementary school students from grades KG-2
Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Mr David A Kross
  • Fax: (256) 552-4689
  • Website: www.dcs.edu
School Operational Details
  • Magnet School
School District Details
  • Decatur City School District
  • Per-Pupil Spending: $9,919
  • Graduation Rate: 72.5%
  • Dropout Rate: 1.8%
  • Students Per Teacher: 12.5
  • Enrolled Students: 8,753

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 289
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 22.6
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.8
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 140 (48.4%)
  • Females: 144 (49.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 12 (4.2%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 110 (38.1%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 122 (42.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Benjamin Davis Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black10636.7%
Asian51.7%
Hispanic103.5%
White16356.4%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Benjamin Davis Elementary School
  Number Percent
Kindergarten196.6%
1st Grade14048.4%
2nd Grade13045.0%
Source: AL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on January 06, 2010
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • I love Ben Davis. My daughter is in first grade. I have been very happy.

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