Tharptown Elementary School

www.franklin.k12.al.us

549 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

549

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tharptown Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	221
Black	9
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
300 (54.6 %)
Hispanic
221 (40.3 %)
Two or More
17 (3.1 %)
Black
9 (1.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Franklin County
Phone:	(256)332-3404
Website:	http://www.franklin.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	360
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 72