Serving 150 students in grades 3-4, Kirkpatrick 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6-9%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
87%
21%
White
7%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
98%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Kirkpatrick Elementary School?
150 students attend Kirkpatrick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Kirkpatrick Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirkpatrick Elementary School?
Kirkpatrick Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kirkpatrick Elementary School offer ?
Kirkpatrick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Kirkpatrick Elementary School part of?
Kirkpatrick Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
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