- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mobile, AL
Orourke Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Orourke Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010237001813
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orourke Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #8 of 34
- schools in Mobile · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Orourke Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orourke Elementary School ranks #8 of 34 schools in Mobile, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Orourke Elementary School shrank from 862 students in 2022-23 to 813 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 44.5 → 44.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 010237001813 · Mobile, AL Other · MID · TRAD
799 enr · 18.2:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Orourke Elementary School shrank from 862 students in 2022-23 to 813 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE held 44.5 → 44.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Orourke 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 799
Orourke Elementary School
799 students
What this shows Orourke Elementary School reports 799 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orourke Elementary School compares
Orourke Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 18% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 799 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
799
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Alabama - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.1%
African American 37.0%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Orourke 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 Orourke Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orourke 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
Elsie Collier Elementary School
Standard public school
731 students 17:1 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 (~799 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orourke Elementary School
How many students attend Orourke Elementary School?
Orourke Elementary School has 799 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mobile, AL. CCD year-over-year: 862 (2022-23) → 813 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orourke Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orourke Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orourke Elementary School?
48.5% of students at Orourke Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orourke Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Orourke Elementary School is White at 40.1% of enrollment, in Mobile, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orourke Elementary School?
Orourke Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Orourke Elementary School rank among schools in Mobile?
By Resource Investment Index, Orourke Elementary School ranks #8 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 Orourke 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.