Serving 1,240 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Roy L Waldron 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 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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-5
- Enrollment: 1,240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roy L Waldron Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Roy L Waldron Elementary School's student population of 1,240 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Roy L Waldron 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 Roy L Waldron Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#1166 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
44%
13%
Black
26%
21%
White
25%
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
44%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Roy L Waldron Elementary School's ranking?
Roy L Waldron Elementary School is ranked #1166 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Roy L Waldron Elementary School often compared to?
Roy L Waldron Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lavergne Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Roy L Waldron Elementary School?
1,240 students attend Roy L Waldron Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Roy L Waldron Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 25% 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 Roy L Waldron Elementary School?
Roy L Waldron Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Roy L Waldron Elementary School offer ?
Roy L Waldron Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Roy L Waldron Elementary School part of?
Roy L Waldron Elementary School is part of Rutherford County School District.
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