THURSTON T NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Thurston T Nelson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Scottsboro City school district, located in Scottsboro, AL with about 280 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. 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 18 teachers, Thurston T Nelson 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.

Thurston T. Nelson Elementary School is a public primary school located in Scottsboro, Alabama, serving as a key part of the Scottsboro City School District. The school is committed to providing a supportive and engaging academic environment for its young students, focusing on fundamental skill development and the cultivation of a lifelong love for learning. By prioritizing small-community values alongside modern instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its pupils for academic success as they transition to higher grade levels.

Beyond its core curriculum, Nelson Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The school’s administration and faculty work closely with parents and local stakeholders to foster a collaborative educational culture. Through a variety of activities and dedicated support services, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued and motivated, maintaining a consistent focus on both personal growth and scholastic achievement within the Scottsboro community.

For more information, contact Thurston T Nelson Elementary School at (256) 218-2600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

202 Ida Moody Rd
Scottsboro, AL 35769
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THURSTON T NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Scottsboro, AL with about 280 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Scottsboro City
Total Students:
280
Teachers:
18.59
NSLP Status:1
No
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

* 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 280 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending THURSTON T NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
83.2%
Hispanic/Latino
11.1%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian
1.4%
Black or African American
1.4%

Female
45.7%
Male
54.3%

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.