Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary vs Erwin Craighead Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
806 students
Erwin Craighead Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
| Measure | Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary Mobile, Alabama | Erwin Craighead Elementary School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #573 of 699 | #621 of 699 |
| National rank | #41509 of 50,301 | #45208 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 806 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 81.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 19.4).
- •Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 23%).
- •Erwin Craighead Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.6% vs 86.8%).
- •Erwin Craighead Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 20.2).
- •Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary is the larger school with 806 students compared with 380.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary better than Erwin Craighead Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary ranks higher (25.3 vs 19.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary and Erwin Craighead Elementary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary: 806. Erwin Craighead Elementary School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary and Erwin Craighead Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary is 573rd of 699 and Erwin Craighead Elementary School is 621st of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).