THARPTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Tharptown Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Franklin County school district, located in Russellville, AL with about 519 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Tharptown Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Tharptown Elementary School is a public institution located in Russellville, Alabama, serving as part of the Franklin County School District. Situated at 145 Highway 80, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education for students in the local community. As a vital component of the county’s educational system, it focuses on fostering academic growth, social development, and a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Franklin County school system, which emphasizes preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum. Families and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district-wide policies by visiting their official website at http://www.franklin.k12.al.us. The school serves as a central hub for the Tharptown community, working to bridge the gap between primary education and the middle and high school levels within the same district.

For more information, contact Tharptown Elementary School at (256) 332-3404 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

145 Highway 80
Russellville, AL 35654-9128
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THARPTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Russellville, AL with about 519 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Franklin County
Total Students:
519
Teachers:
33.28
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 519 students

White
59.9%
Hispanic/Latino
36.0%
Black or African American
2.1%
Two or more races
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.