Serving 659 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benny C. Bills 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 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 659 students
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Benny C. Bills Elementary School serves the southeast part of Gallatin, TN, covering an area of approximately 77.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.6 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 10.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benny C. Bills Elementary School's student population of 659 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
659 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
47 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.
School Rankings
Benny C. Bills 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 Benny C. Bills Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
#1272 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benny C. Bills Elementary School's ranking?
Benny C. Bills Elementary School is ranked #1272 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Benny C. Bills Elementary School often compared to?
Benny C. Bills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guild Elementary School, Beech Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Benny C. Bills Elementary School?
659 students attend Benny C. Bills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Benny C. Bills Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Benny C. Bills Elementary School offer ?
Benny C. Bills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Benny C. Bills Elementary School part of?
Benny C. Bills Elementary School is part of Sumner County School District.
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