Caldwell Elementary School vs Thurston T Nelson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caldwell Elementary School
Scottsboro · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
579 students
Thurston T Nelson Primary School
Scottsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
257 students
| Measure | Caldwell Elementary School Scottsboro, Alabama | Thurston T Nelson Primary School Scottsboro, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #136 of 699 | #130 of 699 |
| National rank | #15709 of 50,301 | #15490 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 579 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Scottsboro | Scottsboro |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.6 vs 64.0).
- •Thurston T Nelson Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 57.7%).
- •Thurston T Nelson Primary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.5).
- •Caldwell Elementary School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 257.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Caldwell Elementary School better than Thurston T Nelson Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Caldwell Elementary School and Thurston T Nelson Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Scottsboro and Scottsboro in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caldwell Elementary School: 579. Thurston T Nelson Primary School: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caldwell Elementary School and Thurston T Nelson Primary School rank in Alabama?
Caldwell Elementary School is 136th of 699 and Thurston T Nelson Primary School is 130th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).