Thurston T Nelson Primary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Scottsboro, Alabama 35769 · Scottsboro City
#130 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama
#15490 of 50,301 nationally
About Thurston T Nelson Primary School
Thurston T Nelson Primary School is a public elementary located in Scottsboro, in the Scottsboro City school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades PK–K. In 2025 it enrolled 257 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 130th of 699 ranked elementary schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (55th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 257.
There are 6 schools in Scottsboro; Thurston T Nelson Primary School ranks 1st of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Thurston T Nelson Primary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Thurston T Nelson Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Collins Intermediate School
Scottsboro · Public middle · Grades 4–6
538 students · 3.4 km away
Scottsboro Junior High School
Scottsboro · Public middle · Grades 7–8
356 students · 3.8 km away
Caldwell Elementary School
Scottsboro · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
579 students · 4.5 km away
Scottsboro High School
Scottsboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
727 students · 7.2 km away
Section High School
Section · Public other · Grades PK–12
503 students · 8.0 km away
Dutton Elementary School
Dutton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
201 students · 13 km away
Macedonia School
Section · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
138 students · 13 km away
Hollywood Elementary School
Hollywood · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
184 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
Hackleburg Elementary School
Hackleburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
258 students
Hollingers Island Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students
Norwood Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students
Henagar Junior High School
Henagar · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
261 students
L E Willson Elementary School
Sheffield · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
253 students
Mitchell Elementary School
Gadsden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Thurston T Nelson Primary School a good school?
Thurston T Nelson Primary School has a Success Index (US) of 64.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #130 of 699 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Thurston T Nelson Primary School rank in Alabama?
Thurston T Nelson Primary School ranks #130 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama and #15490 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thurston T Nelson Primary School?
Thurston T Nelson Primary School had 257 students in 2025.
Is Thurston T Nelson Primary School a elementary school or a high school?
Thurston T Nelson Primary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–K. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Thurston T Nelson Primary School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Thurston T Nelson Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.