Thurston T Nelson Elementary School

nelson.scottsboroschools.net

235 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

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.

235

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thurston T Nelson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	23
Black	10
Asian	7
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
183 (77.9 %)
Hispanic
23 (9.8 %)
Two or More
11 (4.7 %)
Black
10 (4.3 %)
Asian
7 (3.0 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Scottsboro City
Phone:	(256)218-2600
Website:	http://nelson.scottsboroschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
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 69

Kindergarten 166