Orourke Elementary School

1975 Leroy Stevens Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 813 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Orourke Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 813 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 50% in AL
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Orourke Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Orourke Elementary School's student population of 813 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
813 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

School Rankings

Orourke Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orourke Elementary School is 0.68, 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)
#417 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
35%
29%
49%
47%
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
36%
32%
White
43%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orourke Elementary School's ranking?
Orourke Elementary School is ranked #417 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Orourke Elementary School often compared to?
Orourke Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hutchens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Orourke Elementary School?
813 students attend Orourke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Orourke Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orourke Elementary School?
Orourke Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orourke Elementary School offer ?
Orourke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orourke Elementary School part of?
Orourke Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 813 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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