O'rourke Elementary School

O'rourke Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1975 Leroy Stevens Rd,  Mobile, AL
Mobile County Schools
5.0
3.4
853 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs L Cheryl Chapman
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
49%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
19.9%
State Average
27.8%
Science
10.5%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
452:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%
White
44.4%
Black
36%
Two or more races
6.7%
Hispanic
6.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 14 Reviews
5.0 Parent
6/19/2024
O'Rourke is an incredible school. Students are fully prepared for the following grade by faculty that is properly trained on the newest teaching methods. I feel safe sending my child there. Me and my child are valued and respected by the administration and staff.
5.0 Works Here
6/19/2024
O'Rourke is an excellent school that promotes diversity and academic excellence. The teachers are innovative and promote a culture that promotes growth. The administrators are welcoming and supportive. All 3 of my children attended and were well prepared for middle school.
5.0 Parent
6/19/2024
My daughter loves O'Rourke! The staff are friendly and very helpful with questions. She is involved in the pace program, NEHS and SECME.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/7/2015
My children have been very happy while attending O'Rourke. The teachers really care about their students. I know as a parent many changes are taking place with the Common Core Standards. The skills are harder. Skills that were taught once in fourth grade is now being taught in second grade. I feel t...
1.0 parent
8/22/2014
I took my daughter out of private school because I felt like public school may have been a better fit for us. After being affiliated with this school for many years, it is most definitely time for us to part ways. This school is based on race and you have to fit a certain kind of life style to be of...
4.0 other
6/5/2014
I am a student I have read the reviews and I have seen that most of the complaints are about how your child is gifted and not given enough work.Lucky me I am gifted as well.My I came back and am way above average.I am in PACE as I'm explaining but your children are still getting extra work at school...
2.0 parent
10/31/2013
We are a military family and moving from the Miami area to Mobile, Alabama I knew there were going to be changes to say the least. Then I started to notice the very small amounts of homework being sent home, lack or organization for school work /tests and AR testing was never caught up until the las...

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O'rourke Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Mobile, AL and is served by the Mobile County Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 853 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. O'rourke Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $265,436. Discover additional schools in the area, like Baker High School, Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Mobile Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Mobile has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near O'rourke Elementary School.

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