- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muscle Shoals, AL
Howell Graves Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Howell Graves Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010252001800
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howell Graves Preschool earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Muscle Shoals · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Howell Graves Preschool has class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howell Graves Preschool ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Muscle Shoals, AL.
School address
District: Muscle Shoals City · Alabama
NCES ID 010252001800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Howell Graves Preschool held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 010252001800 · Muscle Shoals, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 19.8:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Muscle Shoals High School (864 students)
Howell Graves Preschool held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Howell Graves Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muscle Shoals
Muscle Shoals High School
864 students
- Mcbride Elemen
Mcbride Elementary School
647 students
- Muscle Shoals
Muscle Shoals Middle School
642 students
- This school
Howell Graves Preschool
356 students
- Highland Park 236
Highland Park Elementary School
236 students
- Webster Elemen 234
Webster Elementary School
234 students
What this shows Howell Graves Preschool reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howell Graves Preschool compares
Howell Graves Preschool 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 48% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Alabama - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,852
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
African American 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 3.7%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Howell Graves Preschool is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Muscle Shoals City reports $12,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howell Graves Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle Shoals High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcbride Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Muscle Shoals Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howell Graves Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howell Graves Preschool
How many students attend Howell Graves Preschool?
Howell Graves Preschool has 356 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muscle Shoals, AL. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howell Graves Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Howell Graves Preschool is 19.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howell Graves Preschool?
30.3% of students at Howell Graves Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howell Graves Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Howell Graves Preschool is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Muscle Shoals, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howell Graves Preschool?
Howell Graves Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Howell Graves Preschool rank among public schools in Muscle Shoals?
By Resource Investment Index, Howell Graves Preschool ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Muscle Shoals, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Muscle Shoals on the city page.
What other schools are in Muscle Shoals City?
Besides Howell Graves Preschool, Muscle Shoals City also operates Muscle Shoals High School (864 students), Mcbride Elementary School (647 students), and Muscle Shoals Middle School (642 students). See the Muscle Shoals City district page for the complete list.