G W Trenholm Primary School

601 Joe Wheeler Hwy
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(School attendance zone shown in map)
G W Trenholm Primary School serves 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

G W Trenholm Primary School's student population of 428 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
428 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of G W Trenholm Primary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
3%
11%
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Black
26%
32%
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White
63%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are G W Trenholm Primary School often compared to?
G W Trenholm Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wa Threadgill Primary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend G W Trenholm Primary School?
428 students attend G W Trenholm Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of G W Trenholm Primary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of G W Trenholm Primary School?
G W Trenholm Primary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does G W Trenholm Primary School offer ?
G W Trenholm Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is G W Trenholm Primary School part of?
G W Trenholm Primary School is part of Tuscumbia City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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