W H COUNCIL TRADITIONAL SCHOOL
W H Council Traditional School is a public elementary school that is part of the Mobile County school district, located in Mobile, AL with about 668 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, W H Council Traditional School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
W.H. Council Traditional School, located in Mobile, Alabama, is a specialized magnet school within the Mobile County Public School System. It operates under a "traditional" educational model, which emphasizes a structured academic environment, a rigorous curriculum, and a strong emphasis on discipline and core fundamental skills. The school typically serves students in grades K-5 and is designed for families who prioritize a back-to-basics approach, focusing heavily on core subjects like mathematics, reading, and language arts while fostering an atmosphere of high expectations and consistent academic performance.
As a magnet institution, the school often requires students to meet specific enrollment criteria, and it maintains a distinct focus on fostering a sense of community and school pride through uniform policies and a disciplined daily routine. By stripping away extracurricular distractions and focusing on teacher-led instruction, W.H. Council aims to provide a stable, traditional foundation for its students, preparing them for success in higher grade levels. The school serves as a key option for parents in the Mobile area who are seeking a more structured alternative to the conventional public school experience.
For more information, contact W H Council Traditional School at (251) 221-1137 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1137
W H COUNCIL TRADITIONAL SCHOOL is a public school in Mobile, AL with about 668 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Mobile County
- Total Students:
- 668
- Teachers:
- 34
- 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 668 students
- Black or African American
- 57.0%
- White
- 29.8%
- Asian
- 5.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.