Elsie Collier Elementary School ranked #228 in Alabama in 2023, a decline from its peak rank of #56 in 2010, placing it currently in the top 20% statewide among public schools.
Math proficiency was 47% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 60%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science scores ranged between 45–49%, above the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained stable around 743–764 students from 2021 to 2023 with minority enrollment steady at approximately 50%, reflecting consistent demographic diversity at this Mobile County public elementary school.
Elsie Collier Elementary served grades Pre–K through 5 with an enrollment of 764 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 in 2023, supporting a Title I eligible population with 50% qualifying for free lunch programs.
Over recent years, the school's ranking declined from #197 in 2022 to #228 in 2023, while math proficiency decreased slightly from 49% to 47%, though it remained well above the state average.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Elsie Collier Elementary School serves the southern part of Mobile, AL, covering an area of approximately 13.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elsie Collier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Elsie Collier Elementary School's student population of 731 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
731 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Elsie Collier Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elsie Collier Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#228 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
24%
31%
White
48%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elsie Collier Elementary School's ranking?
Elsie Collier Elementary School is ranked #228 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Elsie Collier Elementary School often compared to?
Elsie Collier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taylor White Elementary School, Hutchens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Elsie Collier Elementary School?
731 students attend Elsie Collier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Elsie Collier Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elsie Collier Elementary School?
Elsie Collier Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elsie Collier Elementary School offer ?
Elsie Collier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elsie Collier Elementary School part of?
Elsie Collier Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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