Serving 546 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pearl Haskew Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Pearl Haskew Elementary serves the southern part of Irvington, AL, covering an area of approximately 16.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pearl Haskew Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pearl Haskew Elementary School's student population of 546 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
546 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pearl Haskew 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 Pearl Haskew Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#401 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 19-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 Pearl Haskew Elementary School's ranking?
Pearl Haskew Elementary School is ranked #401 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Pearl Haskew Elementary School often compared to?
Pearl Haskew Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dawes Intermediate School, Nan Gray Davis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Pearl Haskew Elementary School?
546 students attend Pearl Haskew Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Pearl Haskew Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pearl Haskew Elementary School?
Pearl Haskew Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pearl Haskew Elementary School offer ?
Pearl Haskew Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pearl Haskew Elementary School part of?
Pearl Haskew Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Pearl Haskew Elementary School located?
Pearl Haskew Elementary School is located in the Cedar Grove neighborhood of Irvington, AL.
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