At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 442
396
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
84%+26.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
The Pathway is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in Mobile, Alabama. The school enrolls 396 students. It is part of the Mobile County district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Alabama state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictMobile County
County1097
CityMobile
ZIP36617
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID010237001038
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment396
White18.4%
Hispanic / Latino4.0%
Black / African American74.2%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
18.4%
Hispanic
4.0%
Black
74.2%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
3.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.