WC GRIGGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WC Griggs Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mobile County school district, located in Mobile, AL with about 718 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 41 teachers, WC Griggs Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.C. Griggs Elementary School, located on Three Notch Road in Mobile, Alabama, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Mobile County Public School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core educational standards, literacy, and numeracy. By utilizing a structured curriculum, the faculty aims to equip students with the essential knowledge and social skills necessary for their transition into middle school, while maintaining a focus on community involvement and student achievement.

Beyond its core academics, the school places a significant emphasis on creating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and personally. The administration and staff work to integrate technology and interactive teaching methods into the classroom to better prepare students for an evolving digital landscape. As a neighborhood school, W.C. Griggs serves as a central hub for families in the Mobile area, promoting a partnership between educators and parents to ensure consistent support for every student's academic journey.

For more information, contact WC Griggs Elementary School at (251) 221-1330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6001 Three Notch Rd
Mobile, AL 36619
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WC GRIGGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mobile, AL with about 718 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Mobile County
Total Students:
718
Teachers:
41
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 718 students

White
65.3%
Black or African American
18.9%
Hispanic/Latino
9.5%
Two or more races
4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%
Asian
0.8%

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.