- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mobile, AL
Taylor White Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Taylor White Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010237002202
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor White Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #12 of 34
- schools in Mobile · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor White Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor White Elementary School ranks #12 of 34 schools in Mobile, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Taylor White Elementary School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 010237002202 · Mobile, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 21.2:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Taylor White Elementary School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Taylor White 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 446
Taylor White Elementary School
446 students
What this shows Taylor White Elementary School reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taylor White Elementary School compares
Taylor White 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 32% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 91% in Alabama - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.3%
African American 33.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Taylor White 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 Taylor White Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor White 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
Elsie Collier Elementary School
Standard public school
731 students 17:1 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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taylor White Elementary School
How many students attend Taylor White Elementary School?
Taylor White Elementary School has 446 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mobile, AL. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor White Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor White Elementary School is 21.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylor White Elementary School?
40.2% of students at Taylor White Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor White Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Taylor White Elementary School is White at 47.3% of enrollment, in Mobile, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor White Elementary School?
Taylor White Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Taylor White Elementary School rank among schools in Mobile?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor White Elementary School ranks #12 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 Taylor White 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.