At a glance
Reported students
257
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.88
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–KG
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538
Thurston T Nelson Primary School: 257 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
13.6:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 196
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.5:1
What the reported data says about Thurston T Nelson Primary School
Thurston T Nelson Primary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in Scottsboro. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Scottsboro City. NCES reports 257 students for 2024–25.
Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, below the Alabama median of 16.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.3%). English learners represent 7.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 1.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Thurston T Nelson Primary School
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.88 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 1.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.5%
- Hispanic11.3%
- Black5.1%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Scottsboro City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Caldwell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–03
579 reported students
Scottsboro Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
356 reported students
Collins Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 04–06
538 reported students
Scottsboro High School
High · Grades 09–12
727 reported students
Public schools near Thurston T Nelson Primary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collins Intermediate School Middle · Scottsboro City | 04–06 | 538 | 2.1 mi |
| Scottsboro Junior High School Middle · Scottsboro City | 07–08 | 356 | 2.3 mi |
| Caldwell Elementary School Elementary · Scottsboro City | 01–03 | 579 | 2.8 mi |
| Dutton Elementary School Elementary · Jackson County | PK–08 | 201 | 7.8 mi |
| Macedonia School Elementary · Jackson County | PK–08 | 138 | 7.8 mi |
| Hollywood Elementary School Elementary · Jackson County | PK–08 | 184 | 8.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thurston T Nelson Primary School
What grades does Thurston T Nelson Primary School serve?
Thurston T Nelson Primary School reports grades PK–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Scottsboro City.
How many students attend Thurston T Nelson Primary School?
Thurston T Nelson Primary School reported 257 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 696 Alabama elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 196 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thurston T Nelson Primary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 257 students and 18.88 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 16.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Thurston T Nelson Primary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thurston T Nelson Primary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Scottsboro City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Thurston T Nelson Primary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Thurston T Nelson Primary School in?
Thurston T Nelson Primary School is part of Scottsboro City, based in Scottsboro, AL, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thurston T Nelson Primary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Collins Intermediate School (2.1 mi), Scottsboro Junior High School (2.3 mi), Caldwell Elementary School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.