Nan Gray Davis Elementary School in Theodore, AL ranked #794 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #262 in 2012 and fluctuating rankings in recent years.
Math proficiency was 25% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with reading proficiency at 28%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 25–29%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 479 students from prekindergarten through grade 5, with a 19:1 student–teacher ratio and 56% minority enrollment reflecting stable diversity in this Union County NJ high school.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose to 74% in 2023 from 50% in 1999, indicating a significant socioeconomic shift over 24 years.
Reading and math proficiency showed downward trends since 2017, with reading declining from 39% to 28% and math from 53% to 25% by 2023 in this Berkeley Heights public high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School's student population of 499 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nan Gray Davis Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#794 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
30%
31%
White
47%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mobile County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nan Gray Davis Elementary School's ranking?
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School is ranked #794 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Nan Gray Davis Elementary School often compared to?
Nan Gray Davis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary W Burroughs Elementary School, Pearl Haskew Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Nan Gray Davis Elementary School?
499 students attend Nan Gray Davis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Nan Gray Davis Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nan Gray Davis Elementary School?
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nan Gray Davis Elementary School offer ?
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nan Gray Davis Elementary School part of?
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Nan Gray Davis Elementary School located?
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School is located in the Westfield neighborhood of Theodore, AL. There are 1 other public schools located in Westfield.
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