G W Trenholm Primary School serves 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
G W Trenholm Primary School's student population of 428 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of G W Trenholm Primary School is 0.53, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
26%
32%
White
63%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 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?
428 students attend G W Trenholm Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of G W Trenholm Primary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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 19:1, which is higher 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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