Collinsrhodes Elementary School ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools in 2023, with its state rank declining from #253 in 2013 to #1022 in 2023, indicating a downward trend over the past decade.
Math proficiency at the school was 9% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 29%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 6% to 9%, significantly lower than the state average.
Enrollment grew modestly from 561 students in 2019 to 615 students in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 89% in 2023 from 81% in 2017, reflecting a rise in socioeconomic need; minority enrollment remained high at 97%.
The Mobile County AL public elementary school served grades Pre–K through 5 with 591 students and maintained a student–teacher ratio of approximately 20:1 in 2023.
Graduation rates showed variability but were consistently below the Alabama state average, with 79% in 2023 compared to 88% statewide.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Collinsrhodes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Collinsrhodes Elementary School's student population of 591 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
591 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Collinsrhodes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Collinsrhodes Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1022 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
94%
32%
White
3%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collinsrhodes Elementary School's ranking?
Collinsrhodes Elementary School is ranked #1022 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Collinsrhodes Elementary School?
591 students attend Collinsrhodes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Collinsrhodes Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Collinsrhodes Elementary School?
Collinsrhodes Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Collinsrhodes Elementary School offer ?
Collinsrhodes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Collinsrhodes Elementary School part of?
Collinsrhodes Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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