How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Howell Graves Preschool | McBride Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Muscle Shoals, AL | Muscle Shoals, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 356 | 647 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.7:1 | 17.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.9% | 34.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Howell Graves Preschool | McBride Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,852 | $12,852 |
| District | Muscle Shoals City Schools | Muscle Shoals City Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Howell Graves Preschool | McBride Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.9% | 69.1% |
| African American | 14.9% | 13.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.7% | 5.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Howell Graves Preschool | McBride Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 466:1 | 612:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.1% | 20.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 19 |
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.