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#900 of 1,356 schools in AL
Saint Elmo Elementary School
Elementary School · Mobile County
8666 McDonald Rd, Irvington, AL 36544
Enrollment
419
Student-Teacher
19:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
419
Student-Teacher
19:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Alabama schools
#900 of 1,356
In Irvington
#3 of 5
public schools
In district
#35 of 87
Mobile County
Equity
7.7 / 10
Very Good
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Saint Elmo Elementary School
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About Saint Elmo Elementary School
Saint Elmo Elementary School is a public elementary school in Irvington, AL, part of Mobile County. Saint Elmo Elementary School serves approximately 419 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. Saint Elmo Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #900 of 1,356 schools in AL.
Structured state assessment records for Saint Elmo Elementary School show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.6 · Average
- District avg 6.1
- AL avg 7.4
What Parents Should Know
33% of students at Saint Elmo Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Saint Elmo Elementary School — Students at Saint Elmo Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
74.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores AL ACAP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.2/10.
How Saint Elmo Elementary School Compares
See how Saint Elmo Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
8666 McDonald Rd, Irvington, AL 36544
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Saint Elmo Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hutchens Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 7.6 miles away, in nearby Mobile), which scores notably higher. Another option is Cora Castlen Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 6.3 miles away, in nearby Grand Bay), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Dawes Intermediate School (rated 8.0/10, 7.8 miles away, in nearby Mobile), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Irvington, see our Irvington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 9.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Haskew Elementary Irvington | 2.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Nan Gray Davis Elementary School Theodore | 4.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Dixon Elementary School Irvington | 4.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Theodore High School Theodore | 4.2 mi | 2.6 |
| Alma Bryant High School Irvington | 5.2 mi | 3.3 |
| Meadowlake Elementary Mobile | 5.4 mi | 4.4 |
| Katherine H Hankins Middle School Theodore | 5.0 mi | 3.5 |
| Anna F Booth Elementary School Irvington | 5.5 mi | 7.9 |
| BEACON OF HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Irvington | 5.7 mi | 5.5 |
| Mary W Burroughs Elementary School Theodore | 5.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Breitling Elementary School Grand Bay | 5.6 mi | 5.9 |
| WC Griggs Elementary School Mobile | 6.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Cora Castlen Elementary Grand Bay | 6.3 mi | 8.0 |
| Grand Bay Middle School Grand Bay | 6.4 mi | 3.5 |
| Hutchens Elementary School Mobile | 7.6 mi | 9.1 |
| Peter F Alba Middle School Bayou La Batre | 7.9 mi | 3.6 |
| Dawes Intermediate School Mobile | 7.8 mi | 8.0 |
| Burns Middle School Mobile | 8.2 mi | 3.0 |
| Mobile Mental Health Center Mobile | 8.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School Mobile | 9.4 mi | 4.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 36544 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,405
Median Home Value
$116,400
Median Rent
$757/mo
Population
10,800
College Educated
9.4%
Homeownership
75.3%
Avg Commute
23.6 min
Poverty Rate
16.7%
Median Age
43.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Adamsville Elementary School Adamsville, AL | 5.6 |
| Brighton School Brighton, AL | 5.6 |
| Garrett Elementary School Montgomery, AL | 5.6 |
| Greenwood Elementary School Bessemer, AL | 5.6 |
| Hemphill Elementary School Birmingham, AL | 5.6 |
| Pine Grove Elementary School Bay Minette, AL | 5.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Saint Elmo Elementary School
What grades does Saint Elmo Elementary School serve?
Saint Elmo Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Saint Elmo Elementary School?
Saint Elmo Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Elmo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saint Elmo Elementary School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Saint Elmo Elementary School rank in AL?
Saint Elmo Elementary School ranks #900 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Saint Elmo Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Saint Elmo Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Saint Elmo Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Saint Elmo Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Saint Elmo Elementary School a charter school?
No, Saint Elmo Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Saint Elmo Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Saint Elmo Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saint Elmo Elementary School?
74.7% of students at Saint Elmo 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 74.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mobile County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (251) 957-6314
Resources & Links
District
Mobile County- District Enrollment
- 50,929
- Schools in District
- 92
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,245
- District Rank
- #35 of 87
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