Elementary Schools in Tuscumbia City

The Tuscumbia City school district in Alabama is home to two elementary schools: G.W. Trenholm Primary School, which serves grades PK-2, and R.E. Thompson Intermediate School, which serves grades 3-5. Both schools have a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8%, which is an area of concern for the district.

G.W. Trenholm Primary School has a higher percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 67.29%, compared to 65.35% at R.E. Thompson Intermediate School. The primary school also spends more per student at $9,760, while the intermediate school spends $9,434 per student. However, the primary school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 18.6, compared to 19.7 at the intermediate school.

In terms of academic performance, R.E. Thompson Intermediate School performs above the state average in several areas, including mathematics and English language arts, and has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past few years. This suggests that the district is doing a good job of supporting student learning, particularly in the upper elementary grades. The transition from the primary school to the intermediate school may present unique challenges for students, and the district may want to consider strategies to ensure a smooth transition.