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ASchoolGrades
235
Enrollment
41%
Proficiency
Steady
3-Year Growth
12.4:1
Student:Teacher

Performance Overview

Academic Proficiency
41%
Students meeting grade-level standards
3-Year Growth
+5
Proficiency change over 3 years
Resource Access
52/100
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About This School

Thurston T Nelson Elementary School is a elementary school located in Scottsboro, Alabama. The school serves 235 students.

With a DataScore of 47/100 (D), Thurston T Nelson Elementary School performs below the state average for Alabama. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.

48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.

Frequently Asked Questions

Thurston T Nelson Elementary School has a DataScore of 47/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.

Thurston T Nelson Elementary School has 235 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1.

Thurston T Nelson Elementary School has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of +5.

The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.

Thurston T Nelson Elementary School is part of the Scottsboro City in Scottsboro, Alabama. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.

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DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.