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G W Trenholm Primary School

601 Joe Wheeler Hwy
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(School attendance zone shown in map)
G W Trenholm Primary School serves 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

G W Trenholm Primary School's student population of 428 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Educating every student today.....Preparing every student for the opportunities of tomorrow.

School Rankings

The diversity score of G W Trenholm Primary School is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
26%
32%
White
63%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 schools are G W Trenholm Primary School often compared to?
G W Trenholm Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wa Threadgill Primary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend G W Trenholm Primary School?
428 students attend G W Trenholm Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of G W Trenholm Primary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of G W Trenholm Primary School?
G W Trenholm Primary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does G W Trenholm Primary School offer ?
G W Trenholm Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is G W Trenholm Primary School part of?
G W Trenholm Primary School is part of Tuscumbia City School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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