- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tuscumbia, AL
G W Trenholm Primary School
Federal NCES profile for G W Trenholm Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010342001300
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G W Trenholm Primary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Tuscumbia · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
G W Trenholm Primary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G W Trenholm Primary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Tuscumbia, AL.
School address
District: Tuscumbia City · Alabama
NCES ID 010342001300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
G W Trenholm Primary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 010342001300 · Tuscumbia, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 18.8:1 · 62.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Deshler High School (488 students)
G W Trenholm Primary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
G W Trenholm Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deshler High S
Deshler High School
488 students
- This school
G W Trenholm Primary School
413 students
- R E Thompson I
R E Thompson Intermediate School
360 students
- Deshler Middle
Deshler Middle School
336 students
What this shows G W Trenholm Primary School reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How G W Trenholm Primary School compares
G W Trenholm Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 6% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 71% in Alabama - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,656
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
African American 27.8%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, G W Trenholm Primary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Tuscumbia City reports $12,656 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How G W Trenholm Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deshler High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| R E Thompson Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deshler Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G W Trenholm Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Tuscumbia
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about G W Trenholm Primary School
How many students attend G W Trenholm Primary School?
G W Trenholm Primary School has 413 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tuscumbia, AL. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at G W Trenholm Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at G W Trenholm Primary School is 18.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at G W Trenholm Primary School?
62.6% of students at G W Trenholm Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G W Trenholm Primary School?
The largest demographic group at G W Trenholm Primary School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Tuscumbia, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G W Trenholm Primary School?
G W Trenholm Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does G W Trenholm Primary School rank among schools in Tuscumbia?
By Resource Investment Index, G W Trenholm Primary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Tuscumbia, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tuscumbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Tuscumbia City?
Besides G W Trenholm Primary School, Tuscumbia City also operates Deshler High School (488 students), R E Thompson Intermediate School (360 students), and Deshler Middle School (336 students). See the Tuscumbia City district page for the complete list.