WD Robbins Elementary School

Summary:

WD Robbins Elementary School is a public elementary school in Prichard, Alabama, serving 295 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Mobile County school district.

WD Robbins Elementary faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Alabama elementary schools, with academic performance well below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics ranged from 19.57% to 30%, compared to the state average of 37.13% to 42.16%. The school also has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 86.78% to 88.72% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state and district averages. In contrast, nearby schools like Old Shell Road Magnet School and Mary B Austin Elementary have much higher academic performance and lower percentages of students from low-income families.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $9,097, which is higher than some nearby schools, WD Robbins Elementary's academic performance remains significantly below the state and district averages. This suggests that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's challenges. Within the school, the African American student subgroup performs relatively better compared to the overall school, but the performance for other subgroups, such as female students, male students, and students with low socioeconomic status, is still significantly below the state and district averages.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2416 W Main St
       Prichard, AL  36610-2727


(251) 221-1600

District: Mobile County

SchoolDigger Rank:
491st of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,097 Help


Students who attend WD Robbins Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mobile County Training Middle School
High:    CF Vigor High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.6 Help
Number of students:  295

Racial breakdown:

African American:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.8% Help


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Compare Details WD Robbins Elementary School ranks worse than 71.8% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 28th among 50 ranked elementary schools in the Mobile County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at WD Robbins Elementary School is 20.6. 49 elementary schools in the Mobile County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at WD Robbins Elementary School is $9,097. 40 elementary schools in the Mobile County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

WD Robbins Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks WD Robbins Elementary School 491st of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See WD Robbins Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:


Mobile County:

SchoolDigger ranks Mobile County 96th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for WD Robbins Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at WD Robbins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 37.17 428th 623 31.3%
2005 48.18 387th 688 43.8%
2006 46.21 403rd 689 41.5%
2007 48.22 399th 698 42.8%
2008 34.68 533rd 698 23.6%
2009 44.43 439th 696 36.9%
2010 63.05 279th 704 60.4%
2011 65.31 254th 709 64.2%
2012 60.29 318th 696 54.3%
2013 47.18 468th 696 32.8%
2014 42.56 428th 695 38.4%
2015 33.80 476th 691 31.1%
2016 26.47 524th 691 24.2%
2017 38.76 440th 688 36.0%
2018 38.68 442nd 680 35.0%
2019 46.98 378th 681 44.5%
2021 25.20 511th 692 26.2%
2022 37.85 425th 687 38.1%
2023 24.76 516th 680 24.1%
2024 29.53 491st 684 28.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at WD Robbins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.64 227th 344 34.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at WD Robbins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 47.83 306th 567 46.0%
2018 51.28 339th 651 47.9%
2019 60.48 238th 649 63.3%
2021 35.91 434th 653 33.5%
2022 52.68 317th 651 51.3%
2023 34.38 423rd 623 32.1%
2024 38.46 442nd 670 34.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at WD Robbins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.08 32nd 39 17.9%
2019 60.02 13th 38 65.8%
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Rank History for Female students at WD Robbins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 39.09 415th 639 35.1%
2018 47.24 363rd 640 43.3%
2019 43.11 402nd 646 37.8%
2021 20.21 530th 656 19.2%
2022 40.20 403rd 656 38.6%
2023 27.32 485th 645 24.8%
2024 26.96 486th 650 25.2%
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Rank History for Male students at WD Robbins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 35.82 431st 639 32.6%
2018 27.50 481st 650 26.0%
2019 50.48 331st 650 49.1%
2021 31.08 460th 669 31.2%
2022 39.96 401st 669 40.1%
2023 24.98 493rd 649 24.0%
2024 31.99 455th 655 30.5%
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Rank History for African American students at WD Robbins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.80 113th 423 73.3%
2019 72.82 76th 426 82.2%
2021 48.89 183rd 426 57.0%
2022 66.45 98th 426 77.0%
2023 47.50 200th 427 53.2%
2024 55.59 154th 420 63.3%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for WD Robbins Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 707 707
1989 0 661 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 661
1990 0 589 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1991 0 617 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 617
1992 0 545 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1993 0 503 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1994 0 522 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1995 1 549 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1996 1 549 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1997 1 553 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1998 2 555 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1999 1 563 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2000 1 538 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2001 1 529 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2002 0 520 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2003 0 520 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2004 0 511 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2005 0 497 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2006 0 522 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2007 1 551 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2008 0 587 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 587
2009 1 580 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 581
2010 1 516 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2011 0 434 0 0 0 0 0 0 434
2012 0 419 0 0 0 0 1 0 420
2013 2 429 0 0 0 0 2 0 433
2014 0 370 0 0 0 0 2 0 372
2015 1 378 1 0 0 0 2 0 382
2016 3 388 0 1 1 0 1 0 394
2017 3 402 0 2 0 0 4 0 411
2018 2 376 0 3 0 0 3 0 384
2019 2 374 0 1 0 0 3 0 380
2020 2 356 0 2 0 0 2 0 362
2021 1 326 0 0 0 0 1 0 328
2022 0 319 0 0 0 0 0 0 319
2023 0 295 0 0 0 0 0 0 295

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at WD Robbins Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 707 38.0 18.6 0
1989 661 36.0 18.3 n/a
1990 589 35.0 16.8 0
1991 617 34.0 18.1 n/a
1992 545 34.0 16.0 n/a
1993 503 32.0 15.7 n/a
1994 522 33.0 15.8 n/a
1995 550 32.9 16.7 n/a
1996 550 32.9 16.7 n/a
1997 554 33.3 16.6 94.9
1998 557 32.9 16.9 95
1999 564 33.0 17.1 94.1
2000 539 36.0 15.0 95
2001 530 37.0 14.3 99.4
2002 520 35.0 14.9 99.4
2003 520 35.0 14.9 99.4
2004 511 44.0 11.6 98.4
2005 497 36.0 13.8 97.6
2006 522 35.0 14.9 98.3
2007 553 40.0 13.8 99.3
2008 587 37.2 15.8 93.7
2009 581 40.7 14.1 92.1
2010 517 31.2 16.5 90.9
2011 434 34.2 12.6 87.3
2012 420 22.2 18.8 87.6
2013 433 26.0 16.6 89.6
2014 372 21.0 17.7 89.8
2015 382 18.0 21.2 78.5
2016 394 18.0 21.8 78.9
2017 411 19.2 21.3 86.6
2018 384 20.2 18.9 90.9
2019 380 19.2 19.7 90.5
2020 362 19.2 18.8 89.2
2021 328 18.0 18.2 88.7
2022 319 17.0 18.7 87.5
2023 295 14.3 20.6 86.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio WD Robbins Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 707 38.0 18.6 0
1989 661 36.0 18.3 n/a
1990 589 35.0 16.8 0
1991 617 34.0 18.1 n/a
1992 545 34.0 16.0 n/a
1993 503 32.0 15.7 n/a
1994 522 33.0 15.8 n/a
1995 550 32.9 16.7 n/a
1996 550 32.9 16.7 n/a
1997 554 33.3 16.6 94.9
1998 557 32.9 16.9 95
1999 564 33.0 17.1 94.1
2000 539 36.0 15.0 95
2001 530 37.0 14.3 99.4
2002 520 35.0 14.9 99.4
2003 520 35.0 14.9 99.4
2004 511 44.0 11.6 98.4
2005 497 36.0 13.8 97.6
2006 522 35.0 14.9 98.3
2007 553 40.0 13.8 99.3
2008 587 37.2 15.8 93.7
2009 581 40.7 14.1 92.1
2010 517 31.2 16.5 90.9
2011 434 34.2 12.6 87.3
2012 420 22.2 18.8 87.6
2013 433 26.0 16.6 89.6
2014 372 21.0 17.7 89.8
2015 382 18.0 21.2 78.5
2016 394 18.0 21.8 78.9
2017 411 19.2 21.3 86.6
2018 384 20.2 18.9 90.9
2019 380 19.2 19.7 90.5
2020 362 19.2 18.8 89.2
2021 328 18.0 18.2 88.7
2022 319 17.0 18.7 87.5
2023 295 14.3 20.6 86.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for WD Robbins Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,513 (16.6%) $7,574 (83.3%) $9,097

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on WD Robbins Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 378th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 516th of 680 Elementary schools
 20.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (WD Robbins Elementary School)40.926.1
 14.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mobile County)53.734.6
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (WD Robbins Elementary School)68.37.5
 60.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mobile County)45.527
 18.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (WD Robbins Elementary School)44.219.5
 24.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mobile County)46.932.6
 14.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students380295
 22.4%
African American374295
 21.1%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White20
 100%
Two or More Races30
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.5%86.8%
 3.7%


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Students at WD Robbins Elementary School are 100% African American.

Students who attend WD Robbins Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mobile County Training Middle School
High : CF Vigor High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 295 students attended WD Robbins Elementary School.

WD Robbins Elementary School ranks 491st of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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