ALLENTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Allentown Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Mobile County school district, located in Semmes, AL with about 832 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 49 teachers, Allentown Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Allentown Elementary School, located in Semmes, Alabama, is a public school serving students in the Mobile County Public School System. Positioned on Howells Ferry Road, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing foundational education for its elementary-aged student body. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.
The school’s official portal serves as a communication bridge between the administration, teachers, and parents, providing essential resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school events. By leveraging these digital tools, Allentown Elementary maintains a transparent approach to school life, encouraging parent involvement and community engagement. The school reflects the character of the Semmes area, striving to provide a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment that promotes student success and lifelong learning.
For more information, contact Allentown Elementary School at (251) 221-1000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-1000
ALLENTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Semmes, AL with about 832 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mobile County
- Total Students:
- 832
- Teachers:
- 49
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 832 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ALLENTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.
- White
- 70.1%
- Black or African American
- 20.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.