Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Old Center 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Old Center Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Old Center Elementary School's student population of 312 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Old Center 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 Old Center Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#1356 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
34%
13%
Black
46%
21%
White
15%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Center Elementary School's ranking?
Old Center Elementary School is ranked #1356 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Old Center Elementary School often compared to?
Old Center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellshire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Old Center Elementary School?
312 students attend Old Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Old Center Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Center Elementary School?
Old Center Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Old Center Elementary School offer ?
Old Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Old Center Elementary School part of?
Old Center Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
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