Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Thurston T Nelson Primary 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thurston T Nelson Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Thurston T Nelson Primary School's student population of 257 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thurston T Nelson Primary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. 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
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
5%
31%
White
76%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
53%
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 Primary School?
257 students attend Thurston T Nelson Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Thurston T Nelson Primary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thurston T Nelson Primary School?
Thurston T Nelson Primary 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 Primary School offer ?
Thurston T Nelson Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thurston T Nelson Primary School part of?
Thurston T Nelson Primary School is part of Scottsboro City School District.
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