How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Caldwell Elementary School | Thurston T Nelson Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Scottsboro, AL | Scottsboro, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 579 | 257 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 13.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.7% | 42.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Caldwell Elementary School | Thurston T Nelson Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,975 | $12,975 |
| District | Scottsboro City Schools | Scottsboro City Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Caldwell Elementary School | Thurston T Nelson Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.2% | 75.5% |
| African American | 6.2% | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% | 11.3% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 5.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Caldwell Elementary School | Thurston T Nelson Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 552:1 | 196:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.8% | 20.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 6 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.