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Cora Castlen Elementary School vs. Anna F Booth Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Cora Castlen Elementary School
9960 School House Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Anna F Booth Elementary School
17001 Hurricane Blvd
Irvington, AL 36544
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Cora Castlen Elementary School ranked #245 in Alabama in 2023, fluctuating within the top 20% over recent years after improving from a low of #827 in 2014.
Math proficiency was 46%, higher than the state average of 30% in 2023, while reading proficiency at 59% was also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 60% to 64%, notably higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained steady near 439–445 students from 2021 to 2023, with minority enrollment around 18% and approximately 60% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating stable socioeconomic demographics.
The school served grades Pre–K through 5 with an enrollment of 424 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 in 2023, supported by 22 teachers.
Graduation rates, though tracked, were lower than state averages in recent years, with 79% in 2023 compared to the state average of 88%, reflecting a consistent gap over time.
Anna F Booth Elementary School ranked #278 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #35 in 2012, reflecting a downward trend in overall state ranking for this Union County NJ high school equivalent in Alabama.
Math proficiency was 40–44%, higher than the state average of about 30% in 2023, while reading proficiency was 55–59%, higher than the state average of about 47%, and science proficiency was 60–69%, significantly higher than the state average of about 38%.
Enrollment declined from 569 students in 2011 to 412 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 28%; 72% of students were eligible for free lunch, indicating a predominantly low–income student body.
The school served grades pre–kindergarten through 5 with 412 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023, consistent with past years.
Anna F Booth Elementary School is Title I eligible and participates in the National School Lunch Program under the Community Eligibility Option.
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
424 students
412 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cora Castlen Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Anna F Booth Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cora Castlen Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Anna F Booth Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cora Castlen Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Anna F Booth Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cora Castlen Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mobile County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Anna F Booth Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mobile County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#245 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
#278 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cora Castlen Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Anna F Booth Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 20% in AL)
40-44%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cora Castlen Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Anna F Booth Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cora Castlen Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Anna F Booth Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cora Castlen Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Anna F Booth Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cora Castlen Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Anna F Booth Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
18
Kindergarten Students
55
59
Grade 1 Students
73
76
Grade 2 Students
63
68
Grade 3 Students
75
65
Grade 4 Students
62
66
Grade 5 Students
78
60

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cora Castlen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Anna F Booth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cora Castlen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Anna F Booth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cora Castlen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Anna F Booth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cora Castlen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Anna F Booth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
82%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cora Castlen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Anna F Booth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cora Castlen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Anna F Booth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.32
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cora Castlen Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Anna F Booth Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
72%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cora Castlen Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Anna F Booth Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cora Castlen Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Anna F Booth Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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