Serving 584 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kate Shepard 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 18% (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 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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: 584 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kate Shepard Elementary School's student population of 584 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
584 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kate Shepard 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 Kate Shepard Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#738 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
67%
32%
White
20%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kate Shepard Elementary School's ranking?
Kate Shepard Elementary School is ranked #738 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Kate Shepard Elementary School often compared to?
Kate Shepard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olive J Dodge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% 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 Kate Shepard Elementary School?
584 students attend Kate Shepard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Kate Shepard Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kate Shepard Elementary School?
Kate Shepard Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kate Shepard Elementary School offer ?
Kate Shepard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kate Shepard Elementary School part of?
Kate Shepard Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Kate Shepard Elementary School located?
Kate Shepard Elementary School is located in the Skyland Park neighborhood of Mobile, AL. There are 1 other public schools located in Skyland Park.
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