Thurston T Nelson Elementary School
Scottsboro, AL · Elementary School
Performance Overview
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.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.