Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Christenberry 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 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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: 460 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Christenberry 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
Christenberry Elementary School's student population of 460 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Christenberry 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 Christenberry Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#1134 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
26%
13%
Black
23%
21%
White
42%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Christenberry Elementary School's ranking?
Christenberry Elementary School is ranked #1134 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Christenberry Elementary School often compared to?
Christenberry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy, Shannondale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Christenberry Elementary School?
460 students attend Christenberry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Christenberry Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Christenberry Elementary School?
Christenberry Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Christenberry Elementary School offer ?
Christenberry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Christenberry Elementary School part of?
Christenberry Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
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