Hollingers Island Elementary School, a Mobile County public school, ranked #429 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #456 in 2022 but down from a high of #164 in 2011.
Math proficiency ranged between 35–39% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 45–49%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment was 17%, with 65% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, reflecting an increase from 41% in 1999; enrollment totaled 291 students with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1.
Science proficiency was 40–59%, higher than the state average of 38%, with no virtual instruction offered and grades served from prekindergarten through fifth grade.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hollingers Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Hollingers Island Elementary School's student population of 277 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Hollingers Island Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hollingers Island Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#429 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
3%
32%
White
83%
51%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hollingers Island Elementary School's ranking?
Hollingers Island Elementary School is ranked #429 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Hollingers Island Elementary School?
277 students attend Hollingers Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hollingers Island Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hollingers Island Elementary School?
Hollingers Island Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hollingers Island Elementary School offer ?
Hollingers Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hollingers Island Elementary School part of?
Hollingers Island Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Hollingers Island Elementary School located?
Hollingers Island Elementary School is located in the Bayside neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
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