O Rourke Elementary School serves 311 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
311 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
99%
32%
White
1%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 O Rourke Elementary School?
311 students attend O Rourke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of O Rourke Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O Rourke Elementary School?
O Rourke Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does O Rourke Elementary School offer ?
O Rourke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is O Rourke Elementary School part of?
O Rourke Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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