Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elzie D Patton 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 54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elzie D Patton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Elzie D Patton Elementary School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Elzie D Patton 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 Elzie D Patton Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#209 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
13%
21%
White
64%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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
What is Elzie D Patton Elementary School's ranking?
Elzie D Patton Elementary School is ranked #209 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Elzie D Patton Elementary School often compared to?
Elzie D Patton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stoner Creek Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School, Mt. Juliet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Elzie D Patton Elementary School?
486 students attend Elzie D Patton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Elzie D Patton Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elzie D Patton Elementary School?
Elzie D Patton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elzie D Patton Elementary School offer ?
Elzie D Patton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elzie D Patton Elementary School part of?
Elzie D Patton Elementary School is part of Wilson County School District.
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