Howell Graves Preschool serves 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Attendance Zone: Howell Graves PreSch's attendance zone encompasses the entire Muscle Shoals, AL school district, covering approximately 16.6 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Howell Graves Preschool's student population of 356 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
Love to Learn
School Rankings
The diversity score of Howell Graves Preschool is 0.52, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
15%
31%
White
67%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Trojans
Source: 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 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Howell Graves Preschool?
356 students attend Howell Graves Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Howell Graves Preschool students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Howell Graves Preschool offer ?
Howell Graves Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Howell Graves Preschool part of?
Howell Graves Preschool is part of Muscle Shoals City School District.
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