Serving 653 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wc Griggs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower 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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wc Griggs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Wc Griggs Elementary School's student population of 653 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
653 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wc Griggs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wc Griggs Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#709 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
26%
32%
White
53%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Wc Griggs Elementary School's ranking?
Wc Griggs Elementary School is ranked #709 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Wc Griggs Elementary School often compared to?
Wc Griggs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowlake Elementary School, Olive J Dodge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Wc Griggs Elementary School?
653 students attend Wc Griggs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Wc Griggs Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wc Griggs Elementary School?
Wc Griggs Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wc Griggs Elementary School offer ?
Wc Griggs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wc Griggs Elementary School part of?
Wc Griggs Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Wc Griggs Elementary School located?
Wc Griggs Elementary School is located in the Westmont neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
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