Kate Shepard Elementary School, a Mobile County Title I eligible public school in Mobile, AL, served grades PreK–5 with an enrollment of 545 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 as of 2023.
The school ranked #693 in Alabama in 2023, showing improvement from #738 in 2022 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide over recent years.
Math proficiency was 23% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 40%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 20–24%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 441 students in 2012 to 584 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose from 64% to 70%, indicating socioeconomic changes in the student body.
Minority enrollment was 81% in 2023, predominantly Black students at 369 of 545 total, reflecting the school's diverse demographic composition within this Union County NJ high school context.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kate Shepard Elementary School's student population of 576 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
576 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kate Shepard 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 Kate Shepard Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#693 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
65%
31%
White
19%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kate Shepard Elementary School's ranking?
Kate Shepard Elementary School is ranked #693 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Kate Shepard Elementary School often compared to?
Kate Shepard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olive J Dodge Elementary School, Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Kate Shepard Elementary School?
576 students attend Kate Shepard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Kate Shepard Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kate Shepard Elementary School?
Kate Shepard Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kate Shepard Elementary School offer ?
Kate Shepard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kate Shepard Elementary School part of?
Kate Shepard Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Kate Shepard Elementary School located?
Kate Shepard Elementary School is located in the Skyland Park neighborhood of Mobile, AL. There are 1 other public schools located in Skyland Park.
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