Serving 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Norman Binkley 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norman Binkley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Norman Binkley Elementary School's student population of 586 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Norman Binkley 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 Norman Binkley Elementary School is 0.61, which is more 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
#966 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
56%
13%
Black
11%
21%
White
26%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 Norman Binkley Elementary School's ranking?
Norman Binkley Elementary School is ranked #966 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Norman Binkley Elementary School often compared to?
Norman Binkley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crieve Hall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Norman Binkley Elementary School?
586 students attend Norman Binkley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Norman Binkley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norman Binkley Elementary School?
Norman Binkley Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Norman Binkley Elementary School offer ?
Norman Binkley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Norman Binkley Elementary School part of?
Norman Binkley Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
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