Serving 998 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Er Dickson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 998 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Er Dickson Elementary School's student population of 998 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
998 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Er Dickson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Er Dickson Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#743 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
67%
32%
White
17%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Er Dickson Elementary School's ranking?
Er Dickson Elementary School is ranked #743 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Er Dickson Elementary School often compared to?
Er Dickson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kate Shepard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Er Dickson Elementary School?
998 students attend Er Dickson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Er Dickson Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Er Dickson Elementary School?
Er Dickson Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Er Dickson Elementary School offer ?
Er Dickson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Er Dickson Elementary School part of?
Er Dickson Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Er Dickson Elementary School located?
Er Dickson Elementary School is located in the Country Club neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
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