- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scottsboro, AL
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thurston T Nelson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010294001587
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Scottsboro · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thurston T Nelson Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Scottsboro, AL.
School address
District: Scottsboro City · Alabama
NCES ID 010294001587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School grew from 235 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (+13.6%).
Teacher FTE held 19.4 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 010294001587 · Scottsboro, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 13.5:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Scottsboro High School (727 students)
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School grew from 235 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (+13.6%). Teacher FTE held 19.4 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scottsboro Hig
Scottsboro High School
727 students
- Caldwell Eleme
Caldwell Elementary School
579 students
- Collins Interm
Collins Intermediate School
538 students
- Scottsboro Jun
Scottsboro Junior High School
356 students
- This school 257
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School
257 students
What this shows Thurston T Nelson Elementary School reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thurston T Nelson Elementary School compares
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 26% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 7% in Alabama - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,975
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 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 5.1%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Thurston T Nelson Elementary School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Scottsboro City reports $12,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thurston T Nelson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsboro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caldwell Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Collins Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scottsboro Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thurston T Nelson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Scottsboro
1 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 (~257 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thurston T Nelson Elementary School
How many students attend Thurston T Nelson Elementary School?
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School has 257 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scottsboro, AL. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurston T Nelson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thurston T Nelson Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thurston T Nelson Elementary School?
43.8% of students at Thurston T Nelson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thurston T Nelson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thurston T Nelson Elementary School is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Scottsboro, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thurston T Nelson Elementary School?
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Thurston T Nelson Elementary School rank among public schools in Scottsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Thurston T Nelson Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Scottsboro, 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 Scottsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Scottsboro City?
Besides Thurston T Nelson Elementary School, Scottsboro City also operates Scottsboro High School (727 students), Caldwell Elementary School (579 students), and Collins Intermediate School (538 students). See the Scottsboro City district page for the complete list.