Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alex Green 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Alex Green Elementary serves the northern part of Whites Creek, TN, covering an area of approximately 20.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alex Green Elementary School's student population of 451 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
25 teachers
School Rankings
Alex Green Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alex Green Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1554 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
16%
Black
78%
20%
White
6%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alex Green Elementary School's ranking?
Alex Green Elementary School is ranked #1554 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Alex Green Elementary School often compared to?
Alex Green Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cane Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Alex Green Elementary School?
451 students attend Alex Green Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Alex Green Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Alex Green Elementary School offer ?
Alex Green Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alex Green Elementary School part of?
Alex Green Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
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