Just 4 Development Laboratory

Mobile County
2263 St Stephens Rd
Mobile, AL 36617
321 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Just 4 Development Laboratory, located in Mobile, Alabama, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Mobile County Public School System (MCPSS). Unlike a traditional K-12 campus, this institution serves as a focused developmental center designed to provide targeted early intervention and foundational support for students. Its primary mission is to foster academic and social growth in a structured environment, ensuring that young learners receive the specific resources and individualized attention necessary to build a strong educational baseline.

The school is strategically positioned to serve the local community by bridging critical gaps in early childhood education. By utilizing a specialized curriculum and a dedicated staff, the laboratory environment encourages hands-on learning and developmental progress. For families looking for more specific information regarding programs, enrollment requirements, or the school’s academic philosophy, the official MCPSS website provides comprehensive resources and contact details to assist in navigating the services offered at the St. Stephens Road location.
321
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    294 (91.6 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (6.2 %)
  • White
    4 (1.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Mobile County
Phone: (251)221-1450
Website: http://just4.mcpss.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 321
Gender Ratio
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