Florence Howard Elementary School ranked #912 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #1193 in 2012 but remaining in the bottom 50% overall among state public schools.
Math proficiency ranged from 15–19%, reading proficiency from 25–29%, and science proficiency from 20–24%, all lower than the Alabama state averages of approximately 30%, 47%, and 38% respectively.
Enrollment increased to 503 students with a student–teacher ratio of 21:1; minority enrollment was high at 98%, and 94% of students were eligible for free lunch, reflecting significant socioeconomic challenges.
Serving grades Pre–K through 5, the school maintained fairly stable enrollment growth over recent years, rising from 416 students in 2017 to 503 in 2023 in this Mobile County public school.
Graduation rates ranged from 81% to 86% over the past decade, slightly below the state average of 88% in 2023, demonstrating consistent but somewhat lower completion outcomes for this Mobile, AL elementary school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Florence Howard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Florence Howard Elementary School's student population of 497 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
497 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Motto
Hungry for Knowledge, Wild for Success
School Rankings
Florence Howard 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 Florence Howard Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#912 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
94%
31%
White
1%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mobile County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florence Howard Elementary School's ranking?
Florence Howard Elementary School is ranked #912 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Florence Howard Elementary School?
497 students attend Florence Howard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Florence Howard Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Florence Howard Elementary School?
Florence Howard Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Florence Howard Elementary School offer ?
Florence Howard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Florence Howard Elementary School part of?
Florence Howard Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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