Tharptown Elementary School ranked #746 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #893 in 2022 but declining from #491 in 2021, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide overall.
Math proficiency was 27% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency stood at 30%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 20–24%, also lower than the 38% state average in 2022.
Enrollment grew from 491 students in 2021 to 549 in 2023, with minority enrollment at approximately 49%, reflecting a substantial Hispanic student population of 238 out of 548 total.
The school served grades Pre–K through 6 with an enrollment of 548 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, ranking in the top 20% statewide for student attention based on its low ratio.
Eligibility for free lunch increased to 71% in 2023 from 52% in 2021, indicating a rise in the socioeconomically disadvantaged population at this Russellville, Alabama elementary school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tharptown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Tharptown Elementary School's student population of 548 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Tharptown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tharptown Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#746 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
43%
11%
Black
2%
32%
White
51%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tharptown Elementary School's ranking?
Tharptown Elementary School is ranked #746 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Tharptown Elementary School?
548 students attend Tharptown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Tharptown Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tharptown Elementary School?
Tharptown Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tharptown Elementary School offer ?
Tharptown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tharptown Elementary School part of?
Tharptown Elementary School is part of Franklin County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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