Howell Graves Preschool serves 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Howell Graves Preschool's student population of 336 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Love to Learn
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Howell Graves Preschool is 0.54, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
16%
32%
White
65%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojans
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Howell Graves Preschool often compared to?
Howell Graves Preschoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leighton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Howell Graves Preschool?
336 students attend Howell Graves Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Howell Graves Preschool students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Howell Graves Preschool?
Howell Graves Preschool has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Howell Graves Preschool offer ?
Howell Graves Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Howell Graves Preschool part of?
Howell Graves Preschool is part of Muscle Shoals City School District.
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