Tharptown Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Russellville, AL Grades PK–06 Rural: Distant Russellville, AL SchoolScore™ B (74.3)
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Tharptown Elementary School
Russellville, AL 35654
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ B (74.3)
541
Students
40.3
Teachers
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
(256)332-3404
Phone
http://www.franklin.k12.al.us
Website

Tharptown Elementary School is a public school administered by the Franklin County district in Russellville, ALABAMA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 541 students enrolled; a 13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Alabama Elementary School Average
Enrollment
541.0
State avg: 486.0
▲ 11% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.42:1
State avg: 17:1
▼ 21% better
Free Lunch %
66.5%
State avg: 58.6%
▲ 13% worse
School Details
School Name
Tharptown Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
010159000547
State School ID
AL-030-0060
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
145 Highway 80
City
Russellville
State
Alabama
ZIP Code
35654
County
Franklin County
Metro Area
Russellville, AL
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
0104
State Leg. Upper
01006
State Leg. Lower
01018
Latitude
34.52575
Longitude
-87.62107
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
541
Total Students
👩‍🏫
40.3
Teachers FTE
📐
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
40.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)40.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 360 66.5%
Not Applicable 360 66.5%
District Info
District Name
Franklin County
LEAID
0101590
State LEA ID
AL-030
Phone
(256)332-1360
Website
http://www.franklin.k12.al.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Russellville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$54,274K
Federal Revenue
$10,633K
State Revenue
$32,556K
Local Revenue
$11,085K
Total Expenditure
$56,808K
Instruction Exp.
$28,852K
Support Services
$15,252K
Other Current Exp.
$4,707K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Tharptown Elementary School

1
Tharptown High School
Russellville · High
0.1 mi
2
Russellville Middle School
Russellville · Middle
6.7 mi
3
Russellville High School
Russellville · High
6.7 mi
4
Russellville City Career Tech Center
Russellville · High
6.7 mi
5
Russellville Elementary School
Russellville · Elementary
7 mi
6
West Elementary School
Russellville · Elementary
7 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tharptown Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Tharptown Elementary School?
541 students are enrolled at Tharptown Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Tharptown Elementary School have?
Tharptown Elementary School has 40.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1.
What grades does Tharptown Elementary School serve?
Tharptown Elementary School serves grades PK through 06.
Is Tharptown Elementary School a charter school?
Tharptown Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Tharptown Elementary School located in?
Tharptown Elementary School is located in the Russellville, AL metropolitan area.
What school district does Tharptown Elementary School belong to?
Tharptown Elementary School is part of the Franklin County school district.
How much does Franklin County spend per student?
The Franklin County district spends approximately $105,005,545 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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