Tharptown Elementary School ranked #746 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #893 in 2022 but declining from #491 in 2021, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide overall.
Math proficiency was 27% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency stood at 30%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 20–24%, also lower than the 38% state average in 2022.
Enrollment grew from 491 students in 2021 to 549 in 2023, with minority enrollment at approximately 49%, reflecting a substantial Hispanic student population of 238 out of 548 total.
The school served grades Pre–K through 6 with an enrollment of 548 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, ranking in the top 20% statewide for student attention based on its low ratio.
Eligibility for free lunch increased to 71% in 2023 from 52% in 2021, indicating a rise in the socioeconomically disadvantaged population at this Russellville, Alabama elementary school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tharptown Elementary School serves the eastern part of its school district in Russellville, AL, covering an area of approximately 35.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tharptown Elementary School's student population of 541 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
541 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#746 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
48%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #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?
541 students attend Tharptown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Tharptown Elementary School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tharptown Elementary School?
Tharptown Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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
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