- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mobile, AL
The Pathway
Federal NCES profile for The Pathway, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010237001038
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Pathway earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Mobile · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
The Pathway has class sizes smaller than 95% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Pathway ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Mobile, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+83 students YoY
The Pathway grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+25.8%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+83 students YoY 010237001038 · Mobile, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 12.8:1 · 86.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
The Pathway grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+25.8%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
The Pathway 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 396
The Pathway
396 students
What this shows The Pathway reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Pathway compares
The Pathway is a growing 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 47% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 5% in Alabama - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.5%
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 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 74.2%
White 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, The Pathway is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Mobile County reports $13,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Pathway Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Pathway'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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Pathway
How many students attend The Pathway?
The Pathway has 396 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mobile, AL. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), up 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Pathway?
The student-teacher ratio at The Pathway is 12.8:1, which is 28% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 18% lower 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 The Pathway?
86.6% of students at The Pathway are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Pathway?
The largest demographic group at The Pathway is African American at 74.2% of enrollment, in Mobile, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Pathway?
The Pathway has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 The Pathway rank among elementary schools in Mobile?
By Resource Investment Index, The Pathway ranks #3 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 The Pathway, 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.