John Will Elementary School, a Mobile County public school serving grades Pre–K through 5, ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama schools in 2023 with an overall state rank of #1026, showing a decline from #999 in 2022.
Math proficiency was 13% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 23%, also lower than the state average of 47%, continuing a trend of weaker academic performance since 2013.
Enrollment remained stable at approximately 510 students with a student–teacher ratio of 20:1 in 2023, while minority enrollment stayed high at 98%, predominantly Black students at 462.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch reached 85% in 2023, reflecting sustained socioeconomic challenges over the past decade.
Graduation rates, though more applicable to higher grades, trended below the state average with 79% in 2023 compared to the state's 88%, indicating potential ongoing challenges for student outcomes in this Mobile, Alabama elementary school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Will Elementary School serves the southern part of Mobile, AL, encompassing an area of approximately 4.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone is about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Will Elementary School's student population of 549 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
549 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
John Will 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 John Will Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#1026 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
88%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Will Elementary School's ranking?
John Will Elementary School is ranked #1026 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend John Will Elementary School?
549 students attend John Will Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of John Will Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Will Elementary School?
John Will Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Will Elementary School offer ?
John Will Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Will Elementary School part of?
John Will Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is John Will Elementary School located?
John Will Elementary School is located in the Overlook neighborhood of Mobile, AL. There are 1 other public schools located in Overlook.
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