Adelia Williams Elementary School in Mobile, AL, closed in 2007 and served grades K–5 with an enrollment of 254 students at closure.
Math proficiency was higher than the state average, with 57% in 2023 compared to Alabama's 30%, though scores declined from a high of 96% in 2013.
Reading proficiency remained higher than the state average, recorded at 69% in 2022 versus the state's 47%, despite a decline from over 90% in the early 2010s.
Minority enrollment was predominantly Black at 73%, with 90% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, indicating a high socioeconomic need.
Student–teacher ratio was 12:1 in 2005 prior to closure, consistent with typical New Jersey high school ratios but no instructional staff remained after 2007.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
254 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
21 teachers
School Rankings
Asian
2%
2%
Black
73%
31%
White
25%
50%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Adelia Williams Elementary School?
254 students attend Adelia Williams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Adelia Williams Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Adelia Williams Elementary School offer ?
Adelia Williams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Adelia Williams Elementary School part of?
Adelia Williams Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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