Kate Shepard Elementary School

584 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kate Shepard Elementary School, located on Burma Road in Mobile, Alabama, is a dedicated educational institution serving the local community under the Mobile County Public School System. The school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment designed to meet the academic and developmental needs of its elementary-age students. By fostering a culture of collaboration, the school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development to prepare children for future academic success.

Beyond core curriculum standards, Kate Shepard Elementary is committed to building a strong partnership with families and the surrounding community. The school utilizes various resources and communication tools to keep parents informed and involved in the educational process. With a goal of cultivating both character and intellectual growth, the faculty and staff work to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to reach their full potential within a safe and structured school setting.

584

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kate Shepard Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	27
Black	390
Asian	7
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

Black
390 (66.8 %)
White
119 (20.4 %)
Two or More
40 (6.8 %)
Hispanic
27 (4.6 %)
Asian
7 (1.2 %)
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)221-1645
Website:	http://3980 Burma Rd
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	434
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 30

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kate Shepard Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	89
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	97
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kate Shepard Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	276	47.3%
Male	308	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)