Serving 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Caldwell-guthrie Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 17%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
515 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
9%
Black
(15-16)99%
22%
White
(15-16)n/a
64%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
97%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 17% TN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Caldwell-guthrie Elementary School?
515 students attend Caldwell-guthrie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Caldwell-guthrie Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caldwell-guthrie Elementary School?
Caldwell-guthrie Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Caldwell-guthrie Elementary School offer ?
Caldwell-guthrie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Caldwell-guthrie Elementary School part of?
Caldwell-guthrie Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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