Just 4 Development Laboratory

Just 4 Development Laboratory operates as a rural-scale K-5 school in Mobile, Alabama, run under Mobile County. Current enrollment sits at 185 students spanning grade pre-K. That puts it 61% below the typical public school in Alabama, which averages around 480 students.

Just 4 Development Laboratory is one of 85 schools operated by Mobile County, a district that serves 49,946 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Just 4 Development Laboratory reports that nearly all students (94%) are Black; the rest comes out to 4% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 36% Black, putting the school's mix visibly more Black than the area baseline.

On the resource side, Just 4 Development Laboratory shows 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.8:1. That tracks the state average closely.

In the broader community, census data for Mobile County shows median household earnings sit near $58,880, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Mobile County runs 107 public schools (combined enrollment of about 59,070 students), of which Just 4 Development Laboratory is one.

The closest other public school is The Pathway, roughly 0.0 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Just 4 Development Laboratory.

The school occupies a downtown site.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Just 4 Development Laboratory has fell 39%, going from 301 students in 2018 to 185 in 2025.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.