At a glance
Reported students
45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
1st percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
503
HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind: 45 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
5:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 41
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 1.9:1
What the reported data says about HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind
HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Mobile. It is one of 92 current school records connected to Mobile County. NCES reports 45 students for 2024–25.
Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 1st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5:1, below the Alabama median of 16.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (42.2%) and White (40%). Students served under IDEA represent 85.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind
- 1How do the reported 5:1 student–teacher ratio and 9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 85.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.12
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40%
- Hispanic13.3%
- Black42.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mobile County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dauphin Island Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
60 reported students
UCP Of Mobile Inc
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
Enrollment not reported
Whitley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
237 reported students
Calcedeaver Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
240 reported students
George Hall Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
244 reported students
Hollingers Island Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
255 reported students
Public schools near HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Shepard Elementary School Elementary · Mobile County | PK–05 | 576 | under 0.1 mi |
| Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School Elementary · Mobile County | PK–05 | 663 | 0.9 mi |
| Olive J Dodge Elementary School Elementary · Mobile County | PK–05 | 862 | 1.3 mi |
| Morningside Elementary School Elementary · Mobile County | PK–05 | 480 | 1.7 mi |
| Covenant Academy of Mobile Elementary · Charter · Covenant Academy of Mobile | KG–07 | 327 | 1.7 mi |
| EicholdMertz School of Math and Science Elementary · Mobile County | PK–05 | 504 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind
What grades does HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind serve?
HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school (special education school) in Mobile County.
How many students attend HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind?
HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind reported 45 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 1st percentile among 696 Alabama elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 41 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind?
The calculated ratio is 5:1, based on 45 students and 9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 16.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind a public, charter, or magnet school?
HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mobile County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind in?
HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind is part of Mobile County, based in Mobile, AL, which operates 92 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kate Shepard Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School (0.9 mi), Olive J Dodge Elementary School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.