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Kate Shepard Elementary School vs. Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Kate Shepard Elementary School
3980b Burma Rd
Mobile, AL 36693
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School
3956 Cottage Hill Rd
Mobile, AL 36609
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Kate Shepard Elementary School, a Mobile County Title I eligible public school in Mobile, AL, served grades PreK–5 with an enrollment of 545 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 as of 2023.
The school ranked #693 in Alabama in 2023, showing improvement from #738 in 2022 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide over recent years.
Math proficiency was 23% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 40%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 20–24%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 441 students in 2012 to 584 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose from 64% to 70%, indicating socioeconomic changes in the student body.
Minority enrollment was 81% in 2023, predominantly Black students at 369 of 545 total, reflecting the school's diverse demographic composition within this Union County NJ high school context.
Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School, a Mobile County public school serving grades Pre–K to 5, ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama schools with a state rank decline from #520 in 2012 to #949 in 2023.
Math proficiency was 15% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 28%, also lower than the state average of 47%, showing a downward trend since 2013.
The school enrolled 646 students with a student–teacher ratio of 20:1 in recent years; enrollment varied between 583 and 737 students since 2018, with a high minority enrollment of 92% and 84% qualifying for free lunch.
Science proficiency ranged between 20% and 24%, lower than the state average of approximately 38%, consistent with overall below–state–average performance in core academic areas.
Graduation rates were not applicable for the elementary level; however, the school was Title I eligible and did not offer virtual instruction.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
545 students
646 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kate Shepard Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kate Shepard Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kate Shepard Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kate Shepard Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mobile County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mobile County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#693 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#949 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kate Shepard Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
15%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kate Shepard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kate Shepard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kate Shepard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kate Shepard Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
34
34
Kindergarten Students
74
111
Grade 1 Students
94
129
Grade 2 Students
91
139
Grade 3 Students
86
101
Grade 4 Students
78
63
Grade 5 Students
88
69

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kate Shepard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kate Shepard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kate Shepard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
68%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kate Shepard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
19%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kate Shepard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kate Shepard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.50
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kate Shepard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
84%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kate Shepard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kate Shepard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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