McDavidJones Elementary School

16250 Highway 45 South
Citronelle, AL 36522

mcdavid-jones.mce.schoolinsites.com

836 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McDavid-Jones Elementary School, located in Citronelle, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Situated on Highway 45 South, the school is part of the Mobile County Public School System and is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic growth, personal development, and social responsibility for its young learners. By emphasizing a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare students for future success through a curriculum that aligns with state educational standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond core academics, McDavid-Jones Elementary strives to create a sense of community engagement by encouraging collaboration between faculty, parents, and students. The school utilizes its digital presence to keep families informed about academic schedules, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. As a hub for elementary education in Citronelle, McDavid-Jones remains focused on building a strong educational base that encourages curiosity, character, and lifelong learning in a safe and nurturing setting.

836

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McDavidJones Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	546
Hispanic	19
Black	117
Asian	2
Two or More	88
American Indian	64

White
546 (65.3 %)
Black
117 (14.0 %)
Two or More
88 (10.5 %)
American Indian
64 (7.7 %)
Hispanic
19 (2.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mobile County
Phone:	(251)221-1510
Website:	http://mcdavid-jones.mce.schoolinsites.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	836
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	545
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 72

Kindergarten 112

Grade 1 146

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 143

Grade 5 126