W H Council Traditional School

W. H. Council Traditional School is a public magnet elementary school in Mobile, Alabama serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 5 under the Mobile County Public School System. Located at 751 Wilkinson Street, it is the only International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) elementary in the district. The school emphasises traditional academic structure, communication, and mastery of essential skills in reading, mathematics, Spanish, and foreign language awareness. Students are selected by lottery from throughout the county. Council offers special classes in art, music, strings, STEM, library/media, counseling, and gifted education (PACE). Principal Allison Streeter leads a committed faculty in promoting high expectations, responsibility, and global learning in a structured, nurturing environment. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state.

On April 23, 2025, MCPSS reminded parents that student registration for the 2025-26 school year (new and returning students) must be completed online by June 1, 2025, including submission of proof of residence.

In September 2025, Council Traditional School released a parent survey titled “Parent Surveys: We Value Your Feedback!” to gather family perspectives on school climate, instruction, and operations.

Q1. How many students attend Council Traditional School and what is its student-teacher ratio?

A1. The school has about 590-610 students in grades PK through 5. The student-teacher ratio is approximately 18:1.

Q2. What are the school’s proficiency rates in reading and math?

A2. Around 82% of students are proficient in reading, and about 61% in mathematics according to state-level testing.

Q3. What special programs and extracurriculars does Council offer?

A3. Beyond core classes, students may take art, music, strings, Spanish, STEM, participate in clubs such as chess, GEMS, geography, broadcasting, dance, student council, and also join the archery team.

Q4. What is the demographic and economic profile of the student body?

A4. Demographically, about 72% African American, ~18% White, ~5% multiracial, ~4% Asian, ~1-2% Hispanic/Latino; approximately 45% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Q5. What recognitions or rankings has Council Traditional School received recently?

A5. Council has been ranked among the top elementary schools in Alabama; it earned a 10/10 rating on GreatSchools, and has been named #1 in the state by U.S. News & World Report for multiple years.