Bessie C Fonvielle Elementary School in Mobile, AL, closed in 2010, served grades K–5 with an enrollment of 583 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 before closure.
The school had a 100% Black (not Hispanic) student population and was Title I eligible, with 95% of students qualifying for free lunch at its last operation.
Math proficiency declined sharply from 92% in 2012 to 15% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average of 30% in 2023.
Reading proficiency decreased from 83% in 2012 to 28% in 2022, consistently lower than the state average of 47% in that year.
Graduation rates fluctuated and were below the state average in recent years, with 79% compared to 88% statewide in 2023 for this Union County NJ high school.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
583 students
Showing 2001–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2001–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Black
100%
31%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 37-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
53%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bessie C Fonvielle Elementary School?
583 students attend Bessie C Fonvielle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Bessie C Fonvielle Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bessie C Fonvielle Elementary School?
Bessie C Fonvielle Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bessie C Fonvielle Elementary School offer ?
Bessie C Fonvielle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bessie C Fonvielle Elementary School part of?
Bessie C Fonvielle Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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