Serving 267 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 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- 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 267 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thurston T Nelson Elementary School is 0.43, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)75-79%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
5%
32%
White
75%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
267 students attend Thurston T Nelson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Thurston T Nelson Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurston T Nelson Elementary School?
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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