WA THREADGILL PRIMARY SCHOOL
WA Threadgill Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sheffield City school district, located in Sheffield, AL with about 317 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 22 teachers, WA Threadgill Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
W.A. Threadgill Primary School, located in Sheffield, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Sheffield City School District. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for its youngest learners, typically focusing on early childhood and primary grade levels. By emphasizing core academic skills and social-emotional development, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares students for success as they transition into higher grade levels within the district.
The school is part of a small, community-oriented district, which often allows for a more personalized approach to teaching and greater involvement from parents and local stakeholders. Through its focus on a well-rounded curriculum, W.A. Threadgill strives to foster a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore, learn, and grow. As a key component of the Sheffield community, the school remains committed to its mission of academic excellence and the holistic development of every child who walks through its doors.
For more information, contact WA Threadgill Primary School at (256) 386-5720 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5720
WA THREADGILL PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sheffield, AL with about 317 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sheffield City
- Total Students:
- 317
- Teachers:
- 22.2
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 317 students
- White
- 48.6%
- Black or African American
- 47.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
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.