Christiana Elementary School

4701 Shelbyville Hwy
Christiana, TN 37037
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 629 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Christiana Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 629 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 20% in TN
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Christiana Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Christiana Elementary School's student population of 629 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
629 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Christiana Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Christiana Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#244 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Christiana Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Christiana Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Christiana Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Christiana Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Christiana Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
9%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Christiana Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
74%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Christiana Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Christiana Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Christiana Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Christiana Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Christiana Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Christiana Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Christiana Elementary School's ranking?
Christiana Elementary School is ranked #244 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Christiana Elementary School often compared to?
Christiana Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockvale Elementary School, Wilson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Christiana Elementary School?
629 students attend Christiana Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Christiana Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Christiana Elementary School?
Christiana Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Christiana Elementary School offer ?
Christiana Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Christiana Elementary School part of?
Christiana Elementary School is part of Rutherford County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 629 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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