WC Griggs Elementary School

griggs.mce.schoolinsites.com

601 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

W.C. Griggs Elementary School, located on Three Notch Road in Mobile, Alabama, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Mobile County Public School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core educational standards, literacy, and numeracy. By utilizing a structured curriculum, the faculty aims to equip students with the essential knowledge and social skills necessary for their transition into middle school, while maintaining a focus on community involvement and student achievement.

Beyond its core academics, the school places a significant emphasis on creating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and personally. The administration and staff work to integrate technology and interactive teaching methods into the classroom to better prepare students for an evolving digital landscape. As a neighborhood school, W.C. Griggs serves as a central hub for families in the Mobile area, promoting a partnership between educators and parents to ensure consistent support for every student's academic journey.

601

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WC Griggs Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	319
Hispanic	79
Black	150
Asian	8
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

White
319 (53.1%)
Black
150 (25.0%)
Hispanic
79 (13.1%)
Two or More
44 (7.3%)
Asian
8 (1.3%)
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)221-1330
Website:	http://griggs.mce.schoolinsites.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	601
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	430
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 26

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WC Griggs Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	111
Grade 2	97
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	96
Grade 5	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WC Griggs Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	297	49.4%
Male	304	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Covenant Academy of Mobile

Charter School 327 Students

4568 Halls Mill Road
Mobile, AL 36693 (2.8 miles away)

Elementary School K - 6th