Tharptown Elementary School

145 Highway 80
Russellville, AL 35654
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Tharptown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 548 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tharptown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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School Overview

Tharptown Elementary School's student population of 548 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Tharptown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tharptown Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#746 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
27%
30%
30%
47%
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
43%
11%
Black
2%
32%
White
51%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tharptown Elementary School's ranking?
Tharptown Elementary School is ranked #746 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Tharptown Elementary School?
548 students attend Tharptown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Tharptown Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tharptown Elementary School?
Tharptown Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tharptown Elementary School offer ?
Tharptown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tharptown Elementary School part of?
Tharptown Elementary School is part of Franklin County School District.

School Reviews

5   7/1/2007
i think tharptown is a great school.Tharptown has a good academic program.tharptown has a great veriety of sports and extracurricular activities.we have academic and athletic awards for everything.Tharptown has great teachers and a good principle.Tharptown has parents from every where joining in to help and provide for all sports,extracurricular activities and other that goes on at Tharptown.
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 548 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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