Spencerwestlawn Elementary School, a Mobile County public school serving grades PK–5 with 406 students, ranked #582 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #699 in 2022 but showing fluctuations since 2013.
Math proficiency was 25–29%, lower than the state average of 30% in 2023, with a declining trend from a peak of 91% in 2013; reading proficiency was 40–44%, lower than the state average of 47%, showing improvement since a low of 12% in 2014.
Minority enrollment stayed high at 98%, predominantly Black students (363 of 406), with free lunch eligibility at 90% in 2023, rising from 66% in 1999, reflecting increasing socioeconomic need.
The school had a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 in 2023, consistent with prior years, serving a primarily Title–I population from the Dauphin Acres neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westlawn Elementary School serves the southeast part of Mobile, AL, covering an area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Families typically experience a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spencerwestlawn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Spencerwestlawn Elementary School's student population of 428 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Motto
Home of the Transformers
School Rankings
Spencerwestlawn 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 Spencerwestlawn Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#582 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
89%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
3%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spencerwestlawn Elementary School's ranking?
Spencerwestlawn Elementary School is ranked #582 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Spencerwestlawn Elementary School often compared to?
Spencerwestlawn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Er Dickson Elementary School, Olive J Dodge Elementary School, Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Spencerwestlawn Elementary School?
428 students attend Spencerwestlawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Spencerwestlawn Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spencerwestlawn Elementary School?
Spencerwestlawn Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spencerwestlawn Elementary School offer ?
Spencerwestlawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spencerwestlawn Elementary School part of?
Spencerwestlawn Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Spencerwestlawn Elementary School located?
Spencerwestlawn Elementary School is located in the Dauphin Acres neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
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