Enrollment
45
Elementary
DISTRICT 483 · STATE 480
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MOBILE COUNTY·NCES 010237001689
HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind
3980 Burma Road, Mobile, AL 36693 · (251) 221-5454 · Mobile County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL45 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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Student : Teacher
5.0:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.2:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
47%
21 students
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 23 | 51% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 4% |
| Grade 1 | 2 | 4% |
| Grade 2 | 8 | 18% |
| Grade 3 | 3 | 7% |
| Grade 4 | 3 | 7% |
| Grade 5 | 4 | 9% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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Where HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Alabama | In Mobile County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 45 | #707 of 709 | #59 of 59 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
45
+6 (+15%) vs 2020
-15% since 1990-91, when it was 53
Student : Teacher
5.0:1
was 4.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 45 | 9 | 5.0:1 | 47% (21) |
| 2023-24 | 48 | 9 | 5.3:1 | 44% (21) |
| 2022-23 | 41 | 8.6 | 4.8:1 | 44% (18) |
| 2020-21 | 39 | 9 | 4.3:1 | 67% (26) |
| 2017-18 | 45 | 8.6 | 5.3:1 | 49% (22) |
| 2015-16 | 52 | 15 | 3.5:1 | 33% (17) |
| 2010-11 | 60 | N/A | N/A | 63% (38) |
| 2000-01 | 51 | 22 | 2.3:1 | 80% (41) |
| 1990-91 | 53 | 22 | 2.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (45 to 45); teachers up 5% (8.6 to 9).
About HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind
HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind is a small elementary school for students in Mobile, Alabama. It covers pre-K through 5, with a total enrollment of 45 students. Enrollment is 91% lower than the average for elementary schools in Alabama, which is about 480.
Mobile County, which runs HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind, has 85 schools and 49,946 students.
By race and ethnicity, the largest group at HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind is Black (42%). The remaining students are 40% White, 13% Hispanic, and 4% multiracial.
HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind's 9 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 5.0:1. That ratio is under the 17.0:1 average for elementary schools in Alabama. The school's rate of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 47%. The gap from the 67% average for public schools in Mobile County is 20 points.
In Mobile County (population about 412,590), median household income is about $58,880, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 107 public schools operate in Mobile County, serving about 59,070 students.
Kate Shepard Elementary School is located less than a tenth of a mile from HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
The school's federal locale classification is City: Mid-size.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count grew from 39 to 45.
Discussions about HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind may include school safety, transportation, and start times. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Mobile County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
412,590
Census ACS
Median income
$58,880
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
107
59,070 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Mobile County
- Baker High SchoolHigh · 2,271 students
- Mary G Montgomery High SchoolHigh · 1,888 students
- Alma Bryant High SchoolHigh · 1,624 students
- WP Davidson High SchoolHigh · 1,470 students
- Bernice J Causey Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,339 students
- Theodore High SchoolHigh · 1,218 students
Other schools in Mobile
- Baker High SchoolHigh · 2,271 students
- WP Davidson High SchoolHigh · 1,470 students
- Bernice J Causey Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,339 students
- Murphy High SchoolHigh · 1,212 students
- ER Dickson Elementary SchoolElementary · 967 students
- Lillie B Williamson High SchoolHigh · 889 students
Nearby schools
- Kate Shepard Elementary School0.1 mi · 576
- Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School0.9 mi · 663
- Olive J Dodge Elementary School1.3 mi · 862
- Denton Magnet School of Technology1.5 mi · 334
- WP Davidson High School1.6 mi · 1,470
- Morningside Elementary School1.7 mi · 480
Frequently asked questions
About HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and BlindHow many students attend HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind?
HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind enrolls approximately 45 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind serve?
HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind?
Approximately 5.0:1 students per teacher at HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind.
How diverse is HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind?
HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind reports a student body of 40% White, 13% Hispanic, 42% Black, 4% Two or more.
What 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.
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