Florence Howard Elementary School

School Overview
Florence Howard Elementary School is a public school located in Mobile, Alabama, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Mobile County Public School System (MCPSS). Situated on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, the school serves a diverse community, providing foundational education to elementary-aged students within the district. As part of the largest school system in Alabama, the institution focuses on delivering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school through core academic instruction and supportive learning environments.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Mobile community and benefits from the resources and oversight provided by the MCPSS network. Like many schools in the district, Florence Howard Elementary emphasizes the importance of academic growth, student engagement, and the development of essential social skills. For families and community members interested in specific programming, enrollment procedures, or academic calendars, the school maintains an official presence through the broader district website at [http://www.mcpss.com](http://www.mcpss.com), where parents can find up-to-date information regarding school policies and district-wide initiatives.
488
Total Students
26.3
Full-Time Teachers
18.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Florence Howard Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White12
Hispanic6
Black456
Two or More13
American Indian1
  • Black
    456 (93.4 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (2.7 %)
  • White
    12 (2.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (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)221-1406
Website: http://www.mcpss.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 457
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 21
Kindergarten 95
Grade 1 89
Grade 2 72
Grade 3 65
Grade 4 89
Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Florence Howard Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten21
Kindergarten95
Grade 189
Grade 272
Grade 365
Grade 489
Grade 557
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Florence Howard Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24349.8%
Male24550.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)