- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mobile, AL
Elsie Collier Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elsie Collier Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010237001436
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elsie Collier Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #7 of 34
- schools in Mobile · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Elsie Collier Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elsie Collier Elementary School ranks #7 of 34 schools in Mobile, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Elsie Collier Elementary School held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 010237001436 · Mobile, AL Other · MID · TRAD
731 enr · 17:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Elsie Collier Elementary School held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Elsie Collier Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
2,271 students
- Mary G Montgom
Mary G Montgomery High School
1,888 students
- Alma Bryant Hi
Alma Bryant High School
1,624 students
- Wp Davidson Hi
Wp Davidson High School
1,470 students
- Bernice J Caus
Bernice J Causey Middle School
1,339 students
- This school 731
Elsie Collier Elementary School
731 students
What this shows Elsie Collier Elementary School reports 731 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elsie Collier Elementary School compares
Elsie Collier Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 15% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Alabama - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,245
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 731 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
African American 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Elsie Collier Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mobile County reports $13,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elsie Collier Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elsie Collier Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Mobile
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Er Dickson Elementary School
Standard public school
967 students 19:1 students per teacher
Lillie B Williamson High School
Standard public school
889 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Olive J Dodge Elementary School
Standard public school
862 students 18:1 students per teacher
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Orourke Elementary School
Standard public school
799 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School
Standard public school
663 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~731 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elsie Collier Elementary School
How many students attend Elsie Collier Elementary School?
Elsie Collier Elementary School has 731 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mobile, AL. CCD year-over-year: 743 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elsie Collier Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elsie Collier Elementary School is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elsie Collier Elementary School?
49.7% of students at Elsie Collier Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elsie Collier Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elsie Collier Elementary School is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Mobile, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elsie Collier Elementary School?
Elsie Collier Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elsie Collier Elementary School rank among schools in Mobile?
By Resource Investment Index, Elsie Collier Elementary School ranks #7 of 34 schools in Mobile, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mobile on the city page.
What other schools are in Mobile County?
Besides Elsie Collier Elementary School, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), and Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.