Tharptown Elementary School serves 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Tharptown Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (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:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Tharptown Elementary School's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tharptown Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Tharptown Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#491 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
38%
10%
Black
2%
32%
White
57%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tharptown Elementary School's ranking?
Tharptown Elementary School is ranked #491 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Tharptown Elementary School?
512 students attend Tharptown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Tharptown Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tharptown Elementary School?
Tharptown Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Tharptown Elementary School offer ?
Tharptown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
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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