Serving 713 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%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 713 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benny C. Bills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Benny C. Bills Elementary School's student population of 713 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
713 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1272 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
29%
21%
White
45%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 Beech Elementary School, Guild 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?
713 students attend Benny C. Bills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Benny C. Bills Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 Benny C. Bills Elementary School?
Benny C. Bills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
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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