David Youree Elementary School serves 686 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
David Youree Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 686 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David Youree Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
David Youree Elementary School's student population of 686 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
686 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
David Youree Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of David Youree Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1336 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
28%
12%
Black
25%
22%
White
33%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Youree Elementary School's ranking?
David Youree Elementary School is ranked #1336 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend David Youree Elementary School?
686 students attend David Youree Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of David Youree Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Youree Elementary School?
David Youree Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does David Youree Elementary School offer ?
David Youree Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is David Youree Elementary School part of?
David Youree Elementary School is part of Rutherford County School District.
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