Semmes Elementary School
546 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Semmes Elementary School, located on Blackwell Nursery Road in Semmes, Alabama, serves as a foundational 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 character development for its diverse student population. By prioritizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a strong connection to the local Semmes community.
The school’s culture is anchored in a commitment to student-centered instruction and meaningful community engagement. Through its website and administrative resources, the school maintains clear communication with parents and guardians, highlighting a focus on collaborative partnerships to enhance the educational experience. With a curriculum aligned to state standards and a variety of supportive extracurricular and classroom initiatives, Semmes Elementary aims to cultivate not only skilled students but also responsible and engaged citizens within the broader Alabama educational landscape.
The school’s culture is anchored in a commitment to student-centered instruction and meaningful community engagement. Through its website and administrative resources, the school maintains clear communication with parents and guardians, highlighting a focus on collaborative partnerships to enhance the educational experience. With a curriculum aligned to state standards and a variety of supportive extracurricular and classroom initiatives, Semmes Elementary aims to cultivate not only skilled students but also responsible and engaged citizens within the broader Alabama educational landscape.
546
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 363 |
| Hispanic | 38 |
| Black | 119 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More | 15 |
| American Indian | 5 |
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White363 (66.5 %)
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Black119 (21.8 %)
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Hispanic38 (7.0 %)
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Two or More15 (2.7 %)
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Asian6 (1.1 %)
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American Indian5 (0.9 %)
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)221-1630 |
| Website: | http://semmes.mce.schoolinsites.com |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 546 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 29.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 324 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
18
Kindergarten
83
Grade 1
91
Grade 2
102
Grade 3
101
Grade 4
70
Grade 5
81
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 18 |
| Kindergarten | 83 |
| Grade 1 | 91 |
| Grade 2 | 102 |
| Grade 3 | 101 |
| Grade 4 | 70 |
| Grade 5 | 81 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 286 | 52.4% |
| Male | 260 | 47.6% |
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