Wc Griggs Elementary School in Mobile, AL ranked #709 in the state in 2023, showing a decline from #105 in 2012 and from #454 in 2021, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools overall.
Math proficiency declined sharply from 95% in 2012 to 18% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average of 30% and district average of 25% in recent years.
Reading proficiency was 45% in 2022, lower than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency ranged between 35% and 39%, approximately equal to the state average.
Enrollment decreased from 732 students in 2017 to 619 in 2023, and minority enrollment remained steady at 47%; 66% of students were eligible for free lunch in 2023, reflecting socioeconomic challenges.
Serving grades Pre–K through 5, the school had 653 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, ranking among the top 20% of Alabama elementary schools for diversity and student attention.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: WC Griggs Elementary School serves the southern part of Mobile, AL, covering an area of approximately 6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a short commute of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance from the school's edge being about 2.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wc Griggs Elementary School's student population of 601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
601 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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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 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#709 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
13%
12%
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Black
25%
31%
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White
53%
50%
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Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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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?
601 students attend Wc Griggs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Wc Griggs Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wc Griggs Elementary School?
Wc Griggs Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower 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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