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Taylor White Elementary School vs. Elsie Collier Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Taylor White Elementary School
476 Eliza Jordan Road N
Mobile, AL 36608
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Elsie Collier Elementary School
601 Snow Road North
Mobile, AL 36608
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Elsie Collier 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%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Taylor White Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Elsie Collier Elementary School ranked #228 in Alabama in 2023, a decline from its peak rank of #56 in 2010, placing it currently in the top 20% statewide among public schools.
Math proficiency was 47% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 60%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science scores ranged between 45–49%, above the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained stable around 743–764 students from 2021 to 2023 with minority enrollment steady at approximately 50%, reflecting consistent demographic diversity at this Mobile County public elementary school.
Elsie Collier Elementary served grades Pre–K through 5 with an enrollment of 764 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 in 2023, supporting a Title I eligible population with 50% qualifying for free lunch programs.
Over recent years, the school's ranking declined from #197 in 2022 to #228 in 2023, while math proficiency decreased slightly from 49% to 47%, though it remained well above the state average.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
432 students
764 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Taylor White 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 Elsie Collier Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Taylor White Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elsie Collier Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Taylor White 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 Elsie Collier Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Taylor White 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 Elsie Collier 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

#278 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
#228 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Taylor White 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 Elsie Collier Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in AL)
47%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Taylor White 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 Elsie Collier 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.
55-59%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Taylor White 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 Elsie Collier 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.
40-49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Taylor White 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 Elsie Collier 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 Taylor White Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Elsie Collier Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
57
Kindergarten Students
84
118
Grade 1 Students
63
133
Grade 2 Students
59
125
Grade 3 Students
75
102
Grade 4 Students
69
121
Grade 5 Students
64
108

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 Taylor White 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 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Elsie Collier 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%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Taylor White 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 Elsie Collier 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
8%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Taylor White 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 Elsie Collier 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
33%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Taylor White 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 Elsie Collier 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
49%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Taylor White 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 Elsie Collier 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
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Taylor White 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 Elsie Collier 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.
0.64
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Taylor White 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 Elsie Collier 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
41%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Taylor White 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 Elsie Collier 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
10%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Taylor White 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 Elsie Collier 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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