Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ralph Askins School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-34% (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 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ralph Askins School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ralph Askins School's student population of 512 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ralph Askins 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 Ralph Askins School is 0.63, 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
#509 out of 1721 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
29%
21%
White
52%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Ralph Askins School's ranking?
Ralph Askins School is ranked #509 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Ralph Askins School often compared to?
Ralph Askins Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Lincoln School, Unity School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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 Ralph Askins School?
512 students attend Ralph Askins School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ralph Askins School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ralph Askins School?
Ralph Askins School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ralph Askins School offer ?
Ralph Askins School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Ralph Askins School part of?
Ralph Askins School is part of Fayetteville School District.
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