Daphne East Elementary School

www.daphneeast.org

947 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.

947

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Daphne East Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	578
Hispanic	99
Black	178
Asian	26
Two or More	63
American Indian	3

White
578 (61.0%)
Black
178 (18.8%)
Hispanic
99 (10.5%)
Two or More
63 (6.7%)
Asian
26 (2.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

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:	947
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 136

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 132

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 136

Grade 5 137

Grade 6 136

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Daphne East Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	136
Grade 1	129
Grade 2	132
Grade 3	123
Grade 4	136
Grade 5	137
Grade 6	136

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Daphne East Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	467	49.3%
Male	480	50.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

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Baldwin County

804 Students

9761 County Road 32
Fairhope, AL 36532 (9.7 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th