ORourke Elementary School

1975 Leroy Stevens Rd
Mobile, AL 36695

orourke.mce.schoolinsites.com

799 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

O’Rourke Elementary School, located at 1975 Leroy Stevens Road in Mobile, Alabama, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Mobile County Public School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, O’Rourke aims to prepare its young learners for future success by building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging critical thinking and social development.

Beyond the classroom, O’Rourke Elementary is known for cultivating a sense of community among students, parents, and faculty. The school actively promotes parent involvement and community engagement to enhance the educational experience, ensuring that students feel supported in their holistic development. With its focus on high standards, character education, and a collaborative atmosphere, O’Rourke Elementary remains a cornerstone of the local community, committed to shaping the next generation of productive and well-rounded citizens.

799

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ORourke Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	68
Black	296
Asian	36
Two or More	73
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
320 (40.1%)
Black
296 (37.0%)
Two or More
73 (9.1%)
Hispanic
68 (8.5%)
Asian
36 (4.5%)
American Indian
5 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)221-1585
Website:	http://orourke.mce.schoolinsites.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	799
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	464
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 66

Kindergarten 126

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 129

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 129

Grade 5 121

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ORourke Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	66
Kindergarten	126
Grade 1	113
Grade 2	129
Grade 3	115
Grade 4	129
Grade 5	121

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ORourke Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	394	49.3%
Male	405	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)