Wd Robbins Elementary School ranked #736 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #553 in 2022 and remaining in the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency ranged from 15–19%, lower than the state average of about 30%, while reading proficiency was 40–44%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged 30–39%, also approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 587 students in 2008 to 278 in 2023, with a student–teacher ratio of 21:1 and 86% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need.
The school served grades Pre–Kindergarten through 5 with 278 students enrolled in 2023; the student body was predominantly Black (270 of 278), reflecting limited racial diversity at this Mobile County public elementary school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WD Robbins Elementary School serves the southeast part of Mobile, AL, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with most living about 0.7 miles from the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wd Robbins Elementary School's student population of 265 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Wd Robbins 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 Wd Robbins Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#736 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
98%
31%
White
n/a
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wd Robbins Elementary School's ranking?
Wd Robbins Elementary School is ranked #736 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Wd Robbins Elementary School?
265 students attend Wd Robbins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Wd Robbins Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wd Robbins Elementary School?
Wd Robbins Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wd Robbins Elementary School offer ?
Wd Robbins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wd Robbins Elementary School part of?
Wd Robbins Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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