Whitley Elementary School

528 Capt Leon C Roberts
Prichard, AL 36610

whitley.mce.schoolinsites.com

237 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whitley Elementary School, located on Captain Leon C. Roberts Street in Prichard, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mobile County Public School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students. By providing a structured curriculum and emphasizing core educational standards, Whitley Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong ties to the local Prichard community.

The school places a significant emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement, viewing these elements as essential components of a student's educational journey. Through its official digital presence, the school keeps families informed about academic resources, administrative updates, and extracurricular opportunities. As part of a larger district framework, Whitley Elementary works to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have access to the instructional tools and guidance necessary to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing setting.

237

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Black	235

Black
235 (99.2%)
White
2 (0.8%)

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)221-1737
Website:	http://whitley.mce.schoolinsites.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	237
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
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 18

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Whitley Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	32
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	28
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	32

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Whitley Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	116	48.9%
Male	121	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)