Bessie C Fonvielle Elementary School serves 583 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
583 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
32%
White
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bessie C Fonvielle Elementary School?
583 students attend Bessie C Fonvielle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Bessie C Fonvielle Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bessie C Fonvielle Elementary School?
Bessie C Fonvielle Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bessie C Fonvielle Elementary School offer ?
Bessie C Fonvielle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bessie C Fonvielle Elementary School part of?
Bessie C Fonvielle Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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