G W TRENHOLM PRIMARY SCHOOL

G W Trenholm Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tuscumbia City school district, located in Tuscumbia, AL with about 336 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 20 teachers, G W Trenholm Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

G.W. Trenholm Primary School, located in Tuscumbia, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports early childhood development, focusing on building strong academic, social, and emotional skills during the critical primary years. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the faculty and staff work to ensure that each student receives the individual attention necessary to establish a lifelong love of learning and prepare for future academic success.

Beyond its core curriculum, G.W. Trenholm Primary School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining a welcoming culture that encourages parent and guardian participation, recognizing that a partnership between home and school is essential for student growth. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on the holistic development of its students, the school plays a vital role in the Tuscumbia City School District, helping to shape the next generation of learners in a nurturing and structured setting.

For more information, contact G W Trenholm Primary School at (256) 389-2940 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

601 Joe Wheeler Hwy
Tuscumbia, AL 35674-4528
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G W TRENHOLM PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tuscumbia, AL with about 336 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Tuscumbia City
Total Students:
336
Teachers:
20
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

* 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 336 students

White
68.5%
Black or African American
28.3%
Two or more races
1.8%
Hispanic/Latino
1.2%
Asian
0.3%

Female
53.9%
Male
46.1%

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.