Thurston T Nelson Elementary School

202 Ida Moody Rd
Scottsboro, AL 35769
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School serves 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 75-79%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thurston T Nelson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Thurston T Nelson Elementary School's student population of 269 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
269 students
This chart display total students of Thurston T Nelson Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Thurston T Nelson Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Thurston T Nelson Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Thurston T Nelson Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Thurston T Nelson Elementary School is 0.33, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)
75-79%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thurston T Nelson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)
65-69%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thurston T Nelson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Thurston T Nelson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Thurston T Nelson Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
3%
1%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Thurston T Nelson Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
10%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Thurston T Nelson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
7%
32%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Thurston T Nelson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
81%
53%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Thurston T Nelson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Thurston T Nelson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Thurston T Nelson Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AL.
Diversity Score
0.33
This chart display the diversity score of Thurston T Nelson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thurston T Nelson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thurston T Nelson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Thurston T Nelson Elementary School?
269 students attend Thurston T Nelson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Thurston T Nelson Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurston T Nelson Elementary School?
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Thurston T Nelson Elementary School offer ?
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Thurston T Nelson Elementary School part of?
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School is part of Scottsboro City School District.

School Reviews

Review Thurston T Nelson Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

The Link between Music and a Child’s Math Abilities
The Link between Music and a Child’s Math Abilities
Learn about the influence of music on a child’s cognitive mathematical abilities.
August 04, 2023
Preparing for a Successful 'Back to School'
A one-stop guide for parents navigating the 'back to school' season, providing practical and effective strategies tailored to every grade level - from pre-K to high school.
The Evolving Role of Interim Assessments
July 25, 2023
The Evolving Role of Interim Assessments
Explore the often-overlooked tool in K-12 education - interim assessments. Understand what they are, their importance, and how they can enhance your child's learning experience. Dive into real-world case studies and find out how technology is changing the game. This informative, parent-friendly article aims to shed light on the value of these assessments in today's educational landscape.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 75-79%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Quick Links