North Sumner Elementary School

1485 North Sumner Rd
Bethpage, TN 37022
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 233 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Sumner Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30% in TN
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Sumner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

North Sumner Elementary School's student population of 233 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
233 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

North Sumner Elementary 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 North Sumner Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#346 out of 1721 schools
(Top 30%)
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35-39%
28%
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35-39%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
8%
13%
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Black
1%
21%
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White
90%
60%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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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 North Sumner Elementary School's ranking?
North Sumner Elementary School is ranked #346 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend North Sumner Elementary School?
233 students attend North Sumner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of North Sumner Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Sumner Elementary School?
North Sumner Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Sumner Elementary School offer ?
North Sumner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is North Sumner Elementary School part of?
North Sumner Elementary School is part of Sumner County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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