Centerville Elementary School serves 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Centerville Elementary School's student population of 389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Centerville Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
2%
21%
White
91%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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
How many students attend Centerville Elementary School?
389 students attend Centerville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Centerville Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Centerville Elementary School?
Centerville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Centerville Elementary School offer ?
Centerville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Centerville Elementary School part of?
Centerville Elementary School is part of Hickman County School District.
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