Allentown Elementary School

allentown.mce.schoolinsites.com

843 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Allentown Elementary School, located in Semmes, Alabama, is a public school serving students in the Mobile County Public School System. Positioned on Howells Ferry Road, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing foundational education for its elementary-aged student body. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school’s official portal serves as a communication bridge between the administration, teachers, and parents, providing essential resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school events. By leveraging these digital tools, Allentown Elementary maintains a transparent approach to school life, encouraging parent involvement and community engagement. The school reflects the character of the Semmes area, striving to provide a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment that promotes student success and lifelong learning.

843

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Allentown Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	435
Hispanic	86
Black	254
Asian	11
Two or More	57

White
435 (51.6%)
Black
254 (30.1%)
Hispanic
86 (10.2%)
Two or More
57 (6.8%)
Asian
11 (1.3%)

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)221-1000
Website:	http://allentown.mce.schoolinsites.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	843
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	495
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 129

Grade 1 154

Grade 2 140

Grade 3 143

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 152

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Allentown Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	129
Grade 1	154
Grade 2	140
Grade 3	143
Grade 4	107
Grade 5	152

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Allentown Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	441	52.3%
Male	402	47.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)