ERWIN CRAIGHEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Erwin Craighead Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mobile County school district, located in Mobile, AL with about 586 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 29 teachers, Erwin Craighead Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Erwin Craighead Elementary School is a public primary school located at 1000 South Ann St in Mobile, Alabama. Serving the local community within the Mobile County Public School System, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. Its physical location places it within a historic residential area of Mobile, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, neighborhood-based schooling.

While the school’s official web presence (Craighead.8m.net) is currently minimal and appears to be an older, legacy site, the school remains a recognized fixture in the Mobile educational landscape. Like many schools in the district, Erwin Craighead focuses on core academic development, literacy, and social-emotional growth to prepare its students for middle school transitions. For the most current information regarding academic calendars, enrollment procedures, and extracurricular offerings, parents and community members are encouraged to contact the Mobile County Public School System directly or visit the official district website.

For more information, contact Erwin Craighead Elementary School at (251) 221-1155 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.