Grant Elementary School in Mobile, AL ranked #912 statewide in 2023, showing improvement from a low point of #1041 in 2015 but remaining in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools overall.
Math proficiency ranged between 15–19%, reading proficiency was 25–29%, and science proficiency was 20–29%, all lower than the Alabama state averages for these subjects.
Enrollment declined from 636 students in 1999 to 236 students in 2023, while students eligible for free lunch increased from 88% in 1999 to 97% in 2023, reflecting significant socioeconomic shifts.
The school served grades Pre–K through 5 with an enrollment of 261 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 as of recent data.
Grant Elementary's graduation rate has improved to 86% in 2023 but remained slightly below the Alabama state average of 88%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grant Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Mobile, AL, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge lying about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grant Elementary School's student population of 285 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
285 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grant 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 Grant Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#912 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
96%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Soaring to Greater Heights!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Elementary School's ranking?
Grant Elementary School is ranked #912 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?
15-19% 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 Grant Elementary School?
285 students attend Grant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Grant Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grant Elementary School offer ?
Grant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grant Elementary School part of?
Grant Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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