G W Trenholm Primary School
Tel:
(256) 389-2940
- G W Trenholm Primary School serves 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
School Overview
- G W Trenholm Primary School's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 336 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
- The diversity score of G W Trenholm Primary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | 28% | 33% |
| White | 69% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tuscumbia City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to G W Trenholm Primary School is Deshler Alternative School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Deshler Middle School (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tuscumbia Deshler Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 347 students
1.1 miles
598 N High St
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2920 1.1 6-8 347 - Tuscumbia R E Thompson Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 341 students
1.1 miles
829 Frankfort Rd
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2930 1.1 3-5 341 - Tuscumbia Deshler Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 4-12
1.2 miles
200 North Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900 1.2 4-12 n/a - Tuscumbia Deshler Career Technical Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
1.2 miles
200 N Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900 1.2 9-12 n/a - Tuscumbia Deshler High School Grades: 9-12 | 456 students
1.2 miles
200 N Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2910 1.2 9-12 456
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