Elsie Collier Elementary School

601 Snow Road North
Mobile, AL 36608
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 764 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elsie Collier Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 764 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 20% in AL
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Elsie Collier Elementary School's student population of 764 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
764 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 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

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 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#228 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
47%
30%
60%
47%
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
25%
32%
White
50%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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 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?
764 students attend Elsie Collier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Elsie Collier Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elsie Collier Elementary School?
Elsie Collier Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 764 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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