At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 442
585
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
83%+18.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Orchard Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Mobile, Alabama. The school enrolls 585 students. It is part of the Mobile County district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Alabama state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.5:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictMobile County
County1097
CityMobile
ZIP36618
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID010237000944
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment585
White6.5%
Hispanic / Latino8.2%
Black / African American80.9%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races3.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
6.5%
Hispanic
8.2%
Black
80.9%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
3.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.