Bolivar Elementary School

445 Nuckolls Rd
Bolivar, TN 38008
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 736 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bolivar Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 736 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bolivar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Bolivar Elementary School's student population of 736 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
736 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Bolivar Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bolivar Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#1289 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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14%
28%
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17%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
13%
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Black
70%
21%
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White
21%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
This chart display the diversity score of Bolivar Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bolivar Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bolivar Elementary School's ranking?
Bolivar Elementary School is ranked #1289 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Bolivar Elementary School often compared to?
Bolivar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Toone Elementary School, Hornsby Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Bolivar Elementary School?
736 students attend Bolivar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bolivar Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bolivar Elementary School?
Bolivar Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bolivar Elementary School offer ?
Bolivar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bolivar Elementary School part of?
Bolivar Elementary School is part of Hardeman County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 736 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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