G W Trenholm Primary School

601 Joe Wheeler Hwy
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(School attendance zone shown in map)
G W Trenholm Primary School serves 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : G W Trenholm Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Tuscumbia, AL, encompassing approximately 9.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

G W Trenholm Primary School's student population of 413 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
413 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
Educating every student today.....Preparing every student for the opportunities of tomorrow.

School Rankings

The diversity score of G W Trenholm Primary School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Black
28%
31%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
60%
50%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
7%
4%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
40%
0.56

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
26.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
53%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%

Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are G W Trenholm Primary School often compared to?
G W Trenholm Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wa Threadgill Primary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend G W Trenholm Primary School?
413 students attend G W Trenholm Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of G W Trenholm Primary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of G W Trenholm Primary School?
G W Trenholm Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does G W Trenholm Primary School offer ?
G W Trenholm Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is G W Trenholm Primary School part of?
G W Trenholm Primary School is part of Tuscumbia City School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : G W Trenholm Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Tuscumbia, AL, encompassing approximately 9.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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