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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School's student population of 646 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
646 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#949 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
70%
32%
White
8%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School's ranking?
Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School is ranked #949 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School?
646 students attend Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School?
Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School offer ?
Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School part of?
Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School located?
Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School is located in the Greenwich Hills neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
My son has attended this school for 3 years now, going on his 4th year. I've had issues with the way this school is run in the past, but now that the remote learning has started I am beyond disappointed in the way the principle and staff are handling the transition between in person learning and remote learning. We are given absolutely NO heads up about not having a class for the first hour of each day. I assume we are suppose to just know there will be NO class? Upon trying to reach out to the principle with my concerns, I was hung up on twice as the principle clearly can NOT handle the pressure of so many parents' complaints! Our students are learning only 30 minutes a class while having Multiple 40 minute down times (No class or work being done). The only response I am getting is How are we supposed to run a class when we are down teachers and our staff is all working as tech support. My son is in one of the most import classes of his elementary school term and he has learned NOTHING!!! This school is a JOKE!
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