Serving 972 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pisgah 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 28% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 972 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pisgah Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pisgah Elementary School's student population of 972 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
972 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pisgah 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 Pisgah Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#693 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
13%
Black
28%
21%
White
41%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pisgah Elementary School's ranking?
Pisgah Elementary School is ranked #693 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Pisgah Elementary School often compared to?
Pisgah Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hazelwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Pisgah Elementary School?
972 students attend Pisgah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Pisgah Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pisgah Elementary School?
Pisgah Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pisgah Elementary School offer ?
Pisgah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pisgah Elementary School part of?
Pisgah Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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