Mcdavidjones Elementary School

16250 Highway 45 South
Citronelle, AL 36522
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 844 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcdavidjones Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 844 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50% in AL
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mcdavidjones Elementary School's student population of 844 students has declined by 6% 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)
Total Students
844 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 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

Mcdavidjones Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcdavidjones Elementary School is 0.55, which is less 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)
#508 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
32%
30%
45%
47%
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
13%
32%
White
65%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Mcdavidjones Elementary School's ranking?
Mcdavidjones Elementary School is ranked #508 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Mcdavidjones Elementary School?
844 students attend Mcdavidjones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mcdavidjones Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcdavidjones Elementary School?
Mcdavidjones Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mcdavidjones Elementary School offer ?
Mcdavidjones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcdavidjones Elementary School part of?
Mcdavidjones Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 844 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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