- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mobile, AL
Old Shell Road Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Old Shell Road Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010237000943
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Old Shell Road Magnet School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Mobile · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Old Shell Road Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Old Shell Road Magnet School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Mobile, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Old Shell Road Magnet School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 010237000943 · Mobile, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 16:1 · 57.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Old Shell Road Magnet School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Old Shell Road Magnet 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 369
Old Shell Road Magnet School
369 students
What this shows Old Shell Road Magnet School reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Old Shell Road Magnet School compares
Old Shell Road Magnet 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▼ 3% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 28% in Alabama - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.7%
White 27.1%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Old Shell Road Magnet 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 Old Shell Road Magnet 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Old Shell Road Magnet 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 elementary schools in Mobile
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Old Shell Road Magnet School
How many students attend Old Shell Road Magnet School?
Old Shell Road Magnet School has 369 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mobile, AL. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Shell Road Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Shell Road Magnet School is 16:1, which is 10% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 2% 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 Old Shell Road Magnet School?
57.2% of students at Old Shell Road Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Old Shell Road Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Old Shell Road Magnet School is African American at 60.7% of enrollment, in Mobile, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Old Shell Road Magnet School?
Old Shell Road Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Old Shell Road Magnet School rank among elementary schools in Mobile?
By Resource Investment Index, Old Shell Road Magnet School ranks #1 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Mobile on the city page.
What other schools are in Mobile County?
Besides Old Shell Road Magnet 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.