Wa Threadgill Primary School serves 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wa Threadgill Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wa Threadgill Primary School's student population of 304 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wa Threadgill Primary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
34%
32%
White
49%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Wa Threadgill Primary School often compared to?
Wa Threadgill Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Wa Threadgill Primary School?
304 students attend Wa Threadgill Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Wa Threadgill Primary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wa Threadgill Primary School?
Wa Threadgill Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wa Threadgill Primary School offer ?
Wa Threadgill Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Wa Threadgill Primary School part of?
Wa Threadgill Primary School is part of Sheffield City School District.
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