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#403 of 1,331 schools in AL

Top 30% in state

Elsie Collier Elementary School

Elementary School · Mobile County

601 Snow Rd N, Mobile, AL 36608

764
Students
18.6:1
Student-Teacher
Pre-K – 5th
Grades Served
Top 30%
in AL

About Elsie Collier Elementary School

Elsie Collier Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mobile, AL, part of the Mobile County. The school serves approximately 764 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6/10, placing it in the 69.8th percentile among AL schools — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in student growth (7.4/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $64,372, where 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change+0.84 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.3Excellent36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49%
Reading/ELA Proficiency60%
Reading vs. State Avg-22.8 pts
Overall Proficiency55%
Expected (poverty-adj.)44%
vs. Expected+10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment3.5Fair29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1

Elsie Collier Elementary School — Students at Elsie Collier Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

55.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

How Elsie Collier Elementary School Compares

See how Elsie Collier Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.6/10
70th percentile in AL
Academic
8.3/10
8.3/10
Growth
7.4/10
Above average
Equity
5.5/10
Above average
Environment
3.5/10
Below average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
55%
Teaching Staff
19:1 student-teacher ratio
41 teachers

Location

601 Snow Rd N, Mobile, AL 36608

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Taylor White Elementary School Mobile 0.9 mi 6.3
FAITH ACADEMY Mobile 2.0 mi 5.1
Baker High School Mobile 2.7 mi 3.0
Allentown Elementary School Semmes 3.1 mi 5.7
Bernice J Causey Middle School Mobile 4.1 mi 3.9
ORourke Elementary School Mobile 4.5 mi 5.2
MONTESSORI WORLD SCHOOL Mobile 4.6 mi 5.1
Augusta Evans School Mobile 4.5 mi 5.3
COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mobile 4.7 mi 5.1
Semmes Elementary School Semmes 5.4 mi 5.8
Mary G Montgomery High School Semmes 5.4 mi 2.9
COTTAGE HILL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY AT WEST CAMPUS Mobile 5.1 mi 5.1
MOBILE JUNIOR ACADEMY Mobile 5.4 mi 5.1
Semmes Middle School Semmes 5.9 mi 3.3
Hutchens Elementary School Mobile 5.9 mi 7.5
Dawes Intermediate School Mobile 5.9 mi 5.3
Orchard Elementary School Mobile 5.4 mi 3.3
CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mobile 5.5 mi 5.1
J B SHELTON ACADEMY INC Mobile 5.7 mi 5.1
Tanner Williams Elementary School Wilmer 5.6 mi 5.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 36608 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$64,372

Median Home Value

$234,400

Median Rent

$1,045/mo

Population

37,599

College Educated

41.8%

Homeownership

54.7%

Avg Commute

23.1 min

Poverty Rate

15.9%

Median Age

33.7

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Bryant Park Elementary Birmingham, AL 6.6
Headland Elementary School Headland, AL 6.6
Helena Elementary School Helena, AL 6.6
Kate D Smith DAR Elementary School Grant, AL 6.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Elsie Collier Elementary School

What grades does Elsie Collier Elementary School serve?

Elsie Collier Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Elsie Collier Elementary School?

Elsie Collier Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 764 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elsie Collier Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Elsie Collier Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elsie Collier Elementary School rank in AL?

Elsie Collier Elementary School is ranked #403 out of 1,331 schools in AL.

What is Elsie Collier Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Elsie Collier Elementary School has a composite rating of 6.6 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Elsie Collier Elementary School a charter school?

No, Elsie Collier Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elsie Collier Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Elsie Collier Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elsie Collier Elementary School?

55.1% of students at Elsie Collier Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
764
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Free/Reduced Lunch
55.1%
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Mobile County
Data Year
2023–2024

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES CCD (SY 2022-23) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details