Enrollment
413
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How G W Trenholm Primary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at G W Trenholm Primary School
G W Trenholm Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tuscumbia, Alabama, enrolling 413 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.6% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 413 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 438 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #343, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tuscumbia's public schools, it stands alongside Colbert Heights Elementary School (486 students): G W Trenholm Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.8:1 vs 16.2:1).
Tuscumbia City also operates Deshler High School (488 students) and R E Thompson Intermediate School (360 students) alongside G W Trenholm Primary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How G W Trenholm Primary School compares
G W Trenholm Primary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,173
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tuscumbia City, which includes G W Trenholm Primary School.
$12,173
Per student
-3%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 52.7%
Federal 20.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~413 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is G W Trenholm Primary School a good school?
G W Trenholm Primary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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