Whitley Elementary School
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitley Elementary School's ranking?
Whitley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Whitley Elementary School?
293 students attend Whitley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Whitley Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitley Elementary School?
Whitley Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whitley Elementary School offer ?
Whitley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whitley Elementary School part of?
Whitley Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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