Finley Elementary School

72 Poplar Street
Finley, TN 38030
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Finley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher 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 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 30% in TN
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Finley Elementary School's student population of 241 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
241 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Finley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Finley Elementary School is 0.20, 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
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State Level (TN)
#379 out of 1721 schools
(Top 30%)
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40-49%
28%
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30-34%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
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Black
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21%
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White
89%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Finley Elementary School's ranking?
Finley Elementary School is ranked #379 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Finley Elementary School often compared to?
Finley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fifth Consolidated School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% 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 Finley Elementary School?
241 students attend Finley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Finley Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Finley Elementary School?
Finley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Finley Elementary School offer ?
Finley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Finley Elementary School part of?
Finley Elementary School is part of Dyer County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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