Orourke Elementary School

1975 Leroy Stevens Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 853 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Orourke Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 853 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 30% in AL
  • : 27% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Orourke Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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School Overview

Orourke Elementary School's student population of 853 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
853 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Orourke Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orourke Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#277 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
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27%
24%
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59%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
1%
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Hispanic
7%
10%
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Black
38%
32%
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White
43%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orourke Elementary School's ranking?
Orourke Elementary School is ranked #277 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Orourke Elementary School often compared to?
Orourke Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hutchens Elementary School, Elsie Collier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Orourke Elementary School?
853 students attend Orourke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Orourke Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orourke Elementary School?
Orourke Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Orourke Elementary School offer ?
Orourke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Orourke Elementary School part of?
Orourke Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 853 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 27% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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