W H Council Traditional School

School Overview
W.H. Council Traditional School, located in Mobile, Alabama, is a specialized magnet school within the Mobile County Public School System. It operates under a "traditional" educational model, which emphasizes a structured academic environment, a rigorous curriculum, and a strong emphasis on discipline and core fundamental skills. The school typically serves students in grades K-5 and is designed for families who prioritize a back-to-basics approach, focusing heavily on core subjects like mathematics, reading, and language arts while fostering an atmosphere of high expectations and consistent academic performance.

As a magnet institution, the school often requires students to meet specific enrollment criteria, and it maintains a distinct focus on fostering a sense of community and school pride through uniform policies and a disciplined daily routine. By stripping away extracurricular distractions and focusing on teacher-led instruction, W.H. Council aims to provide a stable, traditional foundation for its students, preparing them for success in higher grade levels. The school serves as a key option for parents in the Mobile area who are seeking a more structured alternative to the conventional public school experience.
577
Total Students
31.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W H Council Traditional School
Demographic Student Count
White93
Hispanic9
Black418
Asian24
Two or More32
American Indian1
  • Black
    418 (72.4%)
  • White
    93 (16.1%)
  • Two or More
    32 (5.5%)
  • Asian
    24 (4.2%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Mobile County
Phone: (251)221-1139
Website: http://council.mce.schoolinsites.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 279
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 36
Kindergarten 95
Grade 1 90
Grade 2 98
Grade 3 91
Grade 4 75
Grade 5 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for W H Council Traditional School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten36
Kindergarten95
Grade 190
Grade 298
Grade 391
Grade 475
Grade 592
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for W H Council Traditional School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female30653%
Male27147%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)