ORCHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Orchard Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mobile County school district, located in Mobile, AL with about 498 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Orchard Elementary 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.

Orchard Elementary School, located on Howells Ferry Road in Mobile, Alabama, is a public elementary school serving students within the Mobile County Public School System. The school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for children in the surrounding community, emphasizing core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like many schools in the district, Orchard Elementary is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and social development during these formative early years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Orchard Elementary serves as an essential hub for the local neighborhood. The school community typically engages in various extracurricular activities, parent-teacher partnerships, and community events designed to bridge the gap between home and school life. By prioritizing student engagement and maintaining a consistent focus on state educational standards, Orchard Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Orchard Elementary School at (251) 221-1571 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6400 Howells Ferry Rd
Mobile, AL 36618
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ORCHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mobile, AL with about 498 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Mobile County
Total Students:
498
Teachers:
25.3
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 498 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ORCHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.

Black or African American
87.8%
White
9.6%
Two or more races
1.4%
Asian
0.6%
Hispanic/Latino
0.6%

Female
45.2%
Male
54.8%

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.