Serving 657 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Castle Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Castle Heights Elementary serves the west part of Lebanon, TN, covering an area of approximately 13.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive time of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Castle Heights Elementary School's student population of 657 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
657 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
46 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
Castle Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Castle Heights Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#428 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
54%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Castle Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Castle Heights Elementary School is ranked #428 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Castle Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Castle Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coles Ferry Elementary School, Sam Houston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Castle Heights Elementary School?
657 students attend Castle Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Castle Heights Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Castle Heights Elementary School offer ?
Castle Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Castle Heights Elementary School part of?
Castle Heights Elementary School is part of Lebanon School District.
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