Whitley Elementary School in Mobile, AL ranks in the bottom 50% statewide, with a recent overall rank of #971 in Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency ranged from 10–14%, lower than the state average of about 30%; reading proficiency was 25–29%, also lower than the state average near 47%, and science proficiency was 20–29%, below the state average of approximately 38%.
Enrollment declined from 355 students in 2017 to 237 students recently, with minority enrollment consistently at 99%, predominantly Black students, and a high percentage (90%+) eligible for free lunch reflecting sustained socioeconomic challenges.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 5 with approximately 237 students and a student–teacher ratio around 16:1, consistent with prior years.
Whitley Elementary is Title I eligible and participates in the National School Lunch Program under the Community Eligibility Option, supporting a largely low–income student population.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whitley Elementary School serves the eastern part of Mobile, AL, covering an area of approximately 4.7 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being about 1.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitley Elementary School's student population of 237 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
237 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Whitley 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 Whitley Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#971 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Black
99%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
1%
50%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 34-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
7%
Showing 2003–2012. View full 14-year historical data
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 Whitley Elementary School's ranking?
Whitley Elementary School is ranked #971 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Whitley Elementary School?
237 students attend Whitley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Whitley Elementary School students are Black, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitley Elementary School part of?
Whitley Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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