Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Thurston T Nelson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School's student population of 235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thurston T Nelson Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)75-79%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
4%
32%
White
78%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Thurston T Nelson Elementary School?
235 students attend Thurston T Nelson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Thurston T Nelson Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurston T Nelson Elementary School?
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thurston T Nelson Elementary School offer ?
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Thurston T Nelson Elementary School part of?
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School is part of Scottsboro City School District.
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