Woodcock Elementary School in Mobile, AL, closed in 2010 after serving grades PK–5 with a historic enrollment of 266 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1.
The school's math proficiency declined from highs near 89% in 2012–2013 to 25% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average of 30% in the latest year reported.
Reading proficiency fell from above 90% in 2011–2013 to 39% in 2022, which was lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment was predominantly Black (262 of 266 students), with 89% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating a high socioeconomic need prior to closure.
Science proficiency showed a downward trend, dropping from 35% in 2022 compared to the state average of 38%.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
266 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Black
99%
31%
White
1%
50%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Woodcock Elementary School?
266 students attend Woodcock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Woodcock Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodcock Elementary School?
Woodcock Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Woodcock Elementary School offer ?
Woodcock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Woodcock Elementary School part of?
Woodcock Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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