Serving 1,038 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 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,038 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Er Dickson Elementary School's student population of 1,038 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,038 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Er Dickson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Er Dickson Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#714 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
70%
32%
White
14%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
55%
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 #714 out of 1,285 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Er Dickson Elementary School?
1,038 students attend Er Dickson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Er Dickson Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
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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