Average
#619 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 46% in state
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School
Elementary School · Scottsboro City · Scottsboro, AL
A Scottsboro City elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
202 Ida Moody Rd, Scottsboro, AL 35769
- Math 77% proficient (2017)
- Reading 67% proficient (2017)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thurston T Nelson Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2009–2017), then recovered 28 points since 2014, reaching 72% in 2017.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thurston T Nelson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,980/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scottsboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,424
Median home value
$193,900
Median rent
$787/mo
College educated
28.9%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35769; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 546 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Scottsboro City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,975NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School is listed in Scottsboro City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thurston T Nelson Elementary School
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Scottsboro, AL, part of Scottsboro City, serving approximately 267 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #619 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thurston T Nelson Elementary School
What grades does Thurston T Nelson Elementary School serve?
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Thurston T Nelson Elementary School?
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurston T Nelson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thurston T Nelson Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thurston T Nelson Elementary School rank in AL?
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School ranks #619 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Thurston T Nelson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Thurston T Nelson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thurston T Nelson Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Thurston T Nelson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Thurston T Nelson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thurston T Nelson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Thurston T Nelson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thurston T Nelson Elementary School?
46.8% of students at Thurston T Nelson Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 267
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (256) 218-2600
- Area population (ZIP 35769)
- 9,571
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35769; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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