At a glance
Reported students
255
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
503
Hollingers Island Elementary School: 255 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
17.7:1 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
- 318
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Hollingers Island Elementary School
Hollingers Island Elementary School 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 255 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 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.7:1, close to 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 White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.5%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hollingers Island Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.4 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
- English learners
- 2.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 23%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.4%
- 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
- White80%
- Hispanic7.5%
- Black2%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.5%
- Multiracial5.5%
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
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.
WD Robbins Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
265 reported students
George Hall Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
244 reported students
Calcedeaver Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
240 reported students
Whitley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
237 reported students
Grant Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
285 reported students
Tanner Williams Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
304 reported students
Public schools near Hollingers Island Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary W Burroughs Elementary School Elementary · Mobile County | PK–05 | 404 | 4.2 mi |
| Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary Elementary · Mobile County | PK–05 | 806 | 5 mi |
| Nan Gray Davis Elementary School Elementary · Mobile County | PK–05 | 499 | 5.7 mi |
| Covenant Academy of Mobile Elementary · Charter · Covenant Academy of Mobile | KG–07 | 327 | 6 mi |
| WC Griggs Elementary School Elementary · Mobile County | PK–05 | 601 | 6 mi |
| Morningside Elementary School Elementary · Mobile County | PK–05 | 480 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hollingers Island Elementary School
What grades does Hollingers Island Elementary School serve?
Hollingers Island Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Mobile County.
How many students attend Hollingers Island Elementary School?
Hollingers Island Elementary School reported 255 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 696 Alabama elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 318 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hollingers Island Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.7:1, based on 255 students and 14.4 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 Hollingers Island Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hollingers Island Elementary School 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 Hollingers Island Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69.4% 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 Hollingers Island Elementary School in?
Hollingers Island Elementary School 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 Hollingers Island Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mary W Burroughs Elementary School (4.2 mi), Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary (5 mi), Nan Gray Davis Elementary School (5.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.