Serving 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George A Whitten Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George A Whitten Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
George A Whitten Elementary School's student population of 417 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George A Whitten Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George A Whitten Elementary 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
#746 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
29%
13%
Black
8%
21%
White
53%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 George A Whitten Elementary School's ranking?
George A Whitten Elementary School is ranked #746 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are George A Whitten Elementary School often compared to?
George A Whitten Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gene W. Brown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend George A Whitten Elementary School?
417 students attend George A Whitten Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of George A Whitten Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George A Whitten Elementary School?
George A Whitten Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does George A Whitten Elementary School offer ?
George A Whitten Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is George A Whitten Elementary School part of?
George A Whitten Elementary School is part of Sumner County School District.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
My daughter just finished kindergarden and loved her teacher. The focus on this school is not only education, but respect and keeping the children active. At even the kindergarden level they noticed my daughter was very bright and started testing for the intellectually gifted program. They also kept her challenged & didn't push. I was utterly impressed with the principle and his ethics! He is the best principle we have encountered! He cares about the children and believes in positive reinforcement. The only problem I have found at all is the attitude of the office admin. She has been nothing but rude to me since the day I walked in the school as not only a new parent at the school but a new resident on TN. She gave a bad first expression and it never got better. I suggest talking with the teachers and/or principal before judging the school on her. Sad that's the first person you see though!!
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