J E TURNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

J E Turner Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mobile County school district, located in Wilmer, AL with about 546 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 28 teachers, J E Turner Elementary 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.

J.E. Turner Elementary, located on Lott Road in Wilmer, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mobile County Public School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement for its elementary-age population. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to provide students with the essential literacy, mathematical, and social skills necessary for their future academic transitions.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, J.E. Turner Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a positive school culture. The administration and faculty focus on maintaining strong partnerships with families in the Wilmer area to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational experience. Through various school programs and resources, the institution strives to prepare its students to become responsible, lifelong learners in a safe and structured setting.

For more information, contact J E Turner Elementary at (251) 221-1285 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8361 Lott Road
Wilmer, AL 36587
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J E TURNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wilmer, AL with about 546 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Mobile County
Total Students:
546
Teachers:
28.5
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 546 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending J E TURNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
92.9%
Two or more races
2.7%
Hispanic/Latino
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.6%
Black or African American
0.7%
Asian
0.2%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

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.