Erwin Craighead Elementary School ranked #835 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #945 in 2022 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency declined to 20–24% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 25–29%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency stood at 25–29%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 668 students in 2003 to around 411 in 2023, and the proportion of students eligible for free lunch remained high at 88%, highlighting socioeconomic challenges.
The school serves grades prekindergarten through 5 with 411 students and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, with a predominantly Black student body composing 94% of enrollment.
Graduation rates dropped to 76% in 2023, lower than the state rate of 88% and the district rate of 85%, indicating ongoing academic challenges at this Mobile, AL elementary school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Erwin Craighead Elementary School serves the southeast part of Mobile, AL, covering an area of approximately 8.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 3.8 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Erwin Craighead Elementary School's student population of 380 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Erwin Craighead 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 Erwin Craighead Elementary School is 0.13, which is less 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
#835 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
93%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
1%
50%
Showing 1996–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Erwin Craighead Elementary School's ranking?
Erwin Craighead Elementary School is ranked #835 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Erwin Craighead Elementary School?
380 students attend Erwin Craighead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Erwin Craighead Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Erwin Craighead Elementary School?
Erwin Craighead Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Erwin Craighead Elementary School offer ?
Erwin Craighead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Erwin Craighead Elementary School part of?
Erwin Craighead Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Erwin Craighead Elementary School located?
Erwin Craighead Elementary School is located in the Baltimore neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
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