Howell Graves Preschool

3201 Alabama Ave
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Howell Graves Preschool serves 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Howell Graves Preschool's student population of 340 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
340 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Howell Graves Preschool is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
8%
11%
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Black
18%
32%
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White
66%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Howell Graves Preschool and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Howell Graves Preschool and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Howell Graves Preschool often compared to?
Howell Graves Preschoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leighton Elementary School, Hatton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Howell Graves Preschool?
340 students attend Howell Graves Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Howell Graves Preschool students are White, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howell Graves Preschool?
Howell Graves Preschool has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Howell Graves Preschool offer ?
Howell Graves Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Howell Graves Preschool part of?
Howell Graves Preschool is part of Muscle Shoals City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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