W H Council Traditional School

School Overview
W.H. Council Traditional School, located in Mobile, Alabama, is a specialized magnet school within the Mobile County Public School System. It operates under a "traditional" educational model, which emphasizes a structured academic environment, a rigorous curriculum, and a strong emphasis on discipline and core fundamental skills. The school typically serves students in grades K-5 and is designed for families who prioritize a back-to-basics approach, focusing heavily on core subjects like mathematics, reading, and language arts while fostering an atmosphere of high expectations and consistent academic performance.

As a magnet institution, the school often requires students to meet specific enrollment criteria, and it maintains a distinct focus on fostering a sense of community and school pride through uniform policies and a disciplined daily routine. By stripping away extracurricular distractions and focusing on teacher-led instruction, W.H. Council aims to provide a stable, traditional foundation for its students, preparing them for success in higher grade levels. The school serves as a key option for parents in the Mobile area who are seeking a more structured alternative to the conventional public school experience.
636
Total Students
34.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W H Council Traditional School
Demographic Student Count
White125
Hispanic10
Black453
Asian21
Two or More26
American Indian1
  • Black
    453 (71.2 %)
  • White
    125 (19.7 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (4.1 %)
  • Asian
    21 (3.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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)221-1137
Website: http://council.mce.schoolinsites.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 636
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 279
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 35
Kindergarten 113
Grade 1 104
Grade 2 105
Grade 3 103
Grade 4 97
Grade 5 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for W H Council Traditional School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten35
Kindergarten113
Grade 1104
Grade 2105
Grade 3103
Grade 497
Grade 579
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for W H Council Traditional School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33152%
Male30548%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)