Sewanee Elementary School

209 University Ave
Sewanee, TN 37375
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 159 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sewanee Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 10% in TN
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Sewanee Elementary School's student population of 159 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
159 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Sewanee Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sewanee Elementary School is 0.15, 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)
#110 out of 1721 schools
(Top 10%)
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45-49%
28%
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65-69%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
4%
13%
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Black
1%
21%
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White
92%
60%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sewanee Elementary School's ranking?
Sewanee Elementary School is ranked #110 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Sewanee Elementary School?
159 students attend Sewanee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sewanee Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sewanee Elementary School?
Sewanee Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sewanee Elementary School offer ?
Sewanee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sewanee Elementary School part of?
Sewanee Elementary School is part of Franklin County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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