OROURKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ORourke Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mobile County school district, located in Mobile, AL with about 1,000 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 56 teachers, ORourke 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.
O’Rourke Elementary School, located at 1975 Leroy Stevens Road in Mobile, Alabama, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Mobile County Public School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, O’Rourke aims to prepare its young learners for future success by building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging critical thinking and social development.
Beyond the classroom, O’Rourke Elementary is known for cultivating a sense of community among students, parents, and faculty. The school actively promotes parent involvement and community engagement to enhance the educational experience, ensuring that students feel supported in their holistic development. With its focus on high standards, character education, and a collaborative atmosphere, O’Rourke Elementary remains a cornerstone of the local community, committed to shaping the next generation of productive and well-rounded citizens.
For more information, contact ORourke Elementary School at (251) 221-1585 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1585
OROURKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mobile, AL with about 1,000 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mobile County
- Total Students:
- 1,000
- Teachers:
- 56.8
- 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
* 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 1,000 students
- White
- 51.2%
- Black or African American
- 31.4%
- Asian
- 6.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.7%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
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.