Serving 181 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Carter-lawrence Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carter-lawrence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Carter-lawrence Elementary School's student population of 181 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carter-lawrence Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carter-lawrence Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#715 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
13%
Black
79%
21%
White
7%
60%
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
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carter-lawrence Elementary School's ranking?
Carter-lawrence Elementary School is ranked #715 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Carter-lawrence Elementary School?
181 students attend Carter-lawrence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Carter-lawrence Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carter-lawrence Elementary School?
Carter-lawrence Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carter-lawrence Elementary School offer ?
Carter-lawrence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Carter-lawrence Elementary School part of?
Carter-lawrence Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
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