Benjamin Davis Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Decatur, Alabama 35601 · Decatur City
#225 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama
#20650 of 50,301 nationally
About Benjamin Davis Elementary School
Benjamin Davis Elementary School is a public elementary located in Decatur, in the Decatur City school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 251 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 225th of 699 ranked elementary schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is students per teacher (59th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 251.
There are 20 schools in Decatur; Benjamin Davis Elementary School ranks 6th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)55.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Benjamin Davis Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Benjamin Davis Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
297 students · 1.5 km away
West Decatur Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students · 1.7 km away
BanksCaddell Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students · 2.5 km away
Woodmeade Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students · 3.1 km away
Career Academies of Decatur
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
269 students · 3.3 km away
Austin Junior High School
Decatur · Public other · Grades 8–9
664 students · 3.5 km away
Decatur Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
818 students · 3.5 km away
Decatur High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
915 students · 3.7 km away
Oak Park Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students · 4.5 km away
Julian Harris Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students · 4.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
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251 students
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251 students
West Point Intermediate School
Vinemont · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
250 students
L E Willson Elementary School
Sheffield · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
253 students
Hollingers Island Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students
Thurston T Nelson Primary School
Scottsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
257 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Benjamin Davis Elementary School a good school?
Benjamin Davis Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 56.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #225 of 699 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Benjamin Davis Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Benjamin Davis Elementary School ranks #225 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama and #20650 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Benjamin Davis Elementary School?
Benjamin Davis Elementary School had 251 students in 2025.
Is Benjamin Davis Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Benjamin Davis Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Benjamin Davis Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Benjamin Davis Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.