Kate Shepard Elementary School

Summary:

Kate Shepard Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mobile, Alabama, serving 584 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Mobile County school district.

While Kate Shepard has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (66.78%) compared to nearby schools, its academic performance consistently lags behind the Mobile County and Alabama state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 21.84% of 3rd graders were proficient in math, compared to 30.58% for the county and 42.16% for the state. The school has also ranked in the bottom 25-50% of Alabama elementary schools over the past decade, with a student-teacher ratio higher than surrounding schools.

Interestingly, Kate Shepard has performed relatively well in serving its homeless student population, ranking in the top 2-12 schools in Alabama for this subgroup. However, the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, combined with its low academic performance, raises questions about the level of funding and resources available. When compared to nearby high-performing schools like EicholdMertz School of Math and Science, it's clear that Kate Shepard Elementary faces significant challenges in addressing the unique needs of its student population and improving overall educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3980B Burma Rd
       Mobile, AL  36693-2808


(251) 221-1645

District: Mobile County

SchoolDigger Rank:
529th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,062 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  545

Racial breakdown:

African American:
67.7%
White:
18.5%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.8% Help


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Compare Details Kate Shepard Elementary School ranks worse than 77.3% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 35th 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 22.28. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (67.7%), White (18.5%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kate Shepard Elementary School is 18.7. 29 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 Kate Shepard Elementary School is $10,062, which is the 17th highest among 50 elementary schools in the Mobile County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kate Shepard Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kate Shepard Elementary School 529th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Kate Shepard Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Mobile County:

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


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Rank History for Kate Shepard Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kate Shepard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.41 291st 623 53.3%
2005 55.36 314th 688 54.4%
2006 43.52 433rd 689 37.2%
2007 74.00 149th 698 78.7%
2008 77.02 108th 698 84.5%
2009 71.34 156th 696 77.6%
2010 56.95 345th 704 51.0%
2011 65.16 256th 709 63.9%
2012 69.27 195th 696 72.0%
2013 70.92 159th 696 77.2%
2014 41.81 438th 695 37.0%
2015 44.82 388th 691 43.8%
2016 39.27 435th 691 37.0%
2017 41.81 425th 688 38.2%
2018 34.84 461st 680 32.2%
2019 37.48 449th 681 34.1%
2021 48.77 354th 692 48.8%
2022 30.11 480th 687 30.1%
2023 29.75 487th 680 28.4%
2024 22.28 529th 684 22.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kate Shepard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 36.92 173rd 280 38.2%
2018 39.08 198th 344 42.4%
2019 45.32 199th 392 49.2%
2021 54.67 139th 398 65.1%
2022 37.18 212th 345 38.6%
2023 31.17 276th 373 26.0%
2024 23.20 328th 395 17.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kate Shepard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 54.05 261st 567 54.0%
2018 42.82 400th 651 38.6%
2019 48.78 340th 649 47.6%
2021 58.98 255th 653 60.9%
2022 27.37 495th 651 24.0%
2023 32.67 436th 623 30.0%
2024 26.71 512th 670 23.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Kate Shepard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.49 12th 39 69.2%
2019 62.73 11th 38 71.1%
2024 76.32 2nd 18 88.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Kate Shepard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 34.55 438th 639 31.5%
2018 28.61 482nd 640 24.7%
2019 42.02 411th 646 36.4%
2021 53.48 300th 656 54.3%
2022 29.33 466th 656 29.0%
2023 35.81 420th 645 34.9%
2024 30.92 461st 650 29.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Kate Shepard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 48.58 345th 639 46.0%
2018 43.99 401st 650 38.3%
2019 35.55 443rd 650 31.8%
2021 41.10 398th 669 40.5%
2022 30.59 461st 669 31.1%
2023 24.39 497th 649 23.4%
2024 17.50 548th 655 16.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Kate Shepard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 50.80 148th 336 56.0%
2018 49.51 208th 423 50.8%
2019 56.12 152nd 426 64.3%
2021 60.79 129th 426 69.7%
2022 38.95 239th 426 43.9%
2023 43.53 221st 427 48.2%
2024 39.31 246th 420 41.4%
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Rank History for White students at Kate Shepard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 33.84 256th 369 30.6%
2018 27.65 408th 508 19.7%
2019 34.22 376th 529 28.9%
2021 63.60 162nd 539 69.9%
2022 46.68 278th 540 48.5%
2023 35.06 365th 528 30.9%
2024 20.72 475th 535 11.2%
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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 Kate Shepard 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 355 355
1989 215 135 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1990 232 131 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1991 222 126 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 350
1992 186 146 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 335
1993 216 134 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1994 164 152 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1995 227 200 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 432
1996 227 200 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 432
1997 204 187 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1998 211 160 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 373
1999 202 162 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2000 199 168 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2001 203 193 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2002 203 221 23 0 3 n/a n/a 0 450
2003 203 221 23 0 3 n/a n/a 0 450
2004 184 203 28 3 0 n/a n/a 21 439
2005 191 245 24 7 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2006 169 253 24 7 0 n/a n/a 7 460
2007 172 257 26 9 0 n/a n/a 11 475
2008 174 255 23 12 2 n/a n/a 0 466
2009 166 268 14 15 1 n/a n/a 0 464
2010 145 280 22 17 2 n/a n/a 7 473
2011 142 274 16 9 1 0 0 0 442
2012 150 267 18 9 1 0 8 0 453
2013 131 283 10 10 0 1 6 0 441
2014 139 326 10 20 2 0 22 0 519
2015 161 350 11 27 0 0 34 0 583
2016 160 389 7 31 2 0 19 0 608
2017 153 411 7 36 1 0 20 0 628
2018 162 389 10 23 1 0 25 0 610
2019 150 367 11 21 2 0 30 0 581
2020 120 374 7 23 1 0 24 0 549
2021 119 380 11 26 0 0 25 0 561
2022 132 376 9 25 4 0 28 3 577
2023 119 390 7 27 1 0 40 0 584
2024 101 369 7 30 2 0 36 0 545

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 Kate Shepard Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 355 19.0 18.6 0
1989 353 20.0 17.6 n/a
1990 366 21.0 17.4 0
1991 350 22.0 15.9 n/a
1992 335 19.0 17.6 n/a
1993 352 24.0 14.7 n/a
1994 316 23.0 13.7 n/a
1995 432 28.7 15.1 n/a
1996 432 28.7 15.1 n/a
1997 395 29.4 13.4 53.7
1998 373 28.5 13.1 60.3
1999 381 25.0 15.2 65.1
2000 382 26.0 14.7 40.6
2001 413 26.0 15.9 62.2
2002 450 30.8 14.6 66.2
2003 450 30.8 14.6 66.2
2004 439 34.2 12.8 68.7
2005 467 36.0 13.0 69.4
2006 460 35.0 12.9 67.5
2007 475 33.2 14.3 60.8
2008 466 31.0 15.0 63.1
2009 464 32.9 13.9 64.9
2010 473 33.7 14.0 69.5
2011 442 30.6 14.4 71.3
2012 453 30.2 14.9 70.6
2013 441 37.2 11.8 74.4
2014 519 31.2 16.6 73.6
2015 583 31.0 18.8 47.3
2016 608 32.0 19.0 49
2017 628 34.3 18.2 55.4
2018 610 34.3 17.7 73.4
2019 581 32.3 17.9 74.4
2020 549 31.0 17.7 73
2021 561 31.0 18.0 74.2
2022 577 26.0 22.1 72.6
2023 584 30.0 19.4 73.8
2024 545 29.0 18.7 72.8

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 Kate Shepard Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 355 19.0 18.6 0
1989 353 20.0 17.6 n/a
1990 366 21.0 17.4 0
1991 350 22.0 15.9 n/a
1992 335 19.0 17.6 n/a
1993 352 24.0 14.7 n/a
1994 316 23.0 13.7 n/a
1995 432 28.7 15.1 n/a
1996 432 28.7 15.1 n/a
1997 395 29.4 13.4 53.7
1998 373 28.5 13.1 60.3
1999 381 25.0 15.2 65.1
2000 382 26.0 14.7 40.6
2001 413 26.0 15.9 62.2
2002 450 30.8 14.6 66.2
2003 450 30.8 14.6 66.2
2004 439 34.2 12.8 68.7
2005 467 36.0 13.0 69.4
2006 460 35.0 12.9 67.5
2007 475 33.2 14.3 60.8
2008 466 31.0 15.0 63.1
2009 464 32.9 13.9 64.9
2010 473 33.7 14.0 69.5
2011 442 30.6 14.4 71.3
2012 453 30.2 14.9 70.6
2013 441 37.2 11.8 74.4
2014 519 31.2 16.6 73.6
2015 583 31.0 18.8 47.3
2016 608 32.0 19.0 49
2017 628 34.3 18.2 55.4
2018 610 34.3 17.7 73.4
2019 581 32.3 17.9 74.4
2020 549 31.0 17.7 73
2021 561 31.0 18.0 74.2
2022 577 26.0 22.1 72.6
2023 584 30.0 19.4 73.8
2024 545 29.0 18.7 72.8

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 Kate Shepard Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,357 (23.4%) $7,695 (76.5%) $10,062

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kate Shepard 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 449th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 487th of 680 Elementary schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kate Shepard Elementary School)54.229.1
 25.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mobile County)53.734.6
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kate Shepard Elementary School)39.39.3
 30%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mobile County)45.527
 18.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kate Shepard Elementary School)34.530.2
 4.3%
   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 Students581584
 0.5%
African American367390
 6.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian117
 36.4%
Hispanic2127
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White150119
 20.7%
Two or More Races3040
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.4%73.8%
 0.6%


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Students at Kate Shepard Elementary School are 68% African American, 19% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 545 students attended Kate Shepard Elementary School.

Kate Shepard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.7% of Alabama elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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