Dalraida Elementary School, a Montgomery County public school serving Pre–K through 5th grade, ranked #835 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #338 in 2010 and fluctuating in the bottom 50% over recent years.
Math proficiency was 16% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with a notable decline from a high of 83% in 2013; reading proficiency was 39%, lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 20–24% in recent years, significantly lower than the state average of approximately 38%.
Enrollment declined from 767 students in 2017 to 669 in 2023, while minority enrollment remained high at 86%, including 434 Black and 109 Hispanic students; 62% of students qualified for free or reduced–price lunch reflecting socioeconomic challenges.
The school served 669 students with a student–teacher ratio of 20:1 in 2023, compared to a lower ratio of 19:1 at nearby Morningview Elementary School.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 669 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dalraida Elementary School's student population of 669 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
669 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dalraida 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 Dalraida Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#835 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
16%
11%
Black
65%
32%
White
14%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dalraida Elementary School's ranking?
Dalraida Elementary School is ranked #835 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Dalraida Elementary School often compared to?
Dalraida Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morningview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Dalraida Elementary School?
669 students attend Dalraida Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Dalraida Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dalraida Elementary School?
Dalraida Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dalraida Elementary School offer ?
Dalraida Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dalraida Elementary School part of?
Dalraida Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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