Serving 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Buckley-carpenter 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 7% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buckley-carpenter Elementary School's student population of 515 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Buckley-carpenter Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buckley-carpenter Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1521 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
58%
21%
White
34%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 Buckley-carpenter Elementary School's ranking?
Buckley-carpenter Elementary School is ranked #1521 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Buckley-carpenter Elementary School often compared to?
Buckley-carpenter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakland Elementary School, Southwest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Buckley-carpenter Elementary School?
515 students attend Buckley-carpenter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Buckley-carpenter Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckley-carpenter Elementary School?
Buckley-carpenter Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Buckley-carpenter Elementary School offer ?
Buckley-carpenter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Buckley-carpenter Elementary School part of?
Buckley-carpenter Elementary School is part of Fayette County Public Schools School District.
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