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 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Howell Graves Preschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Howell Graves Preschool's student population of 257 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
257 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Howell Graves Preschool is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
9%
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Black
17%
32%
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White
70%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.48
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
48%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howell Graves Preschool's ranking?

Howell Graves Preschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

How many students attend Howell Graves Preschool?

257 students attend Howell Graves Preschool.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

70% of Howell Graves Preschool students are White, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Howell Graves Preschool?

Howell Graves Preschool has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.

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 (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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