Howell Graves Preschool

3201 Alabama Ave
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Howell Graves Preschool serves 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Howell Graves Preschool's student population of 257 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
257 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Howell Graves Preschool is 0.47, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
5%
10%
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Black
16%
32%
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White
71%
53%
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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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0.47
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
257 students attend Howell Graves Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Howell Graves Preschool students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howell Graves Preschool?
Howell Graves Preschool has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
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)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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