George A Whitten Elementary School
- George A Whitten Elementary School serves 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 36%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%.
Top Placements
George A Whitten Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- George A Whitten Elementary School's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 422 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- George A Whitten Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of George A Whitten Elementary School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 36% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 10% |
| Black | 10% | 22% |
| White | 70% | 63% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sumner County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to George A Whitten Elementary School is Merrol Hyde Magnet School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hendersonville Knox Doss Middle School At Drakes Creek Grades: 6-8 | 633 students
1.1 miles
1338 Drakes Creek Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615)824-8383 1.1 6-8 633 - Hendersonville Merrol Hyde Magnet School Grades: K-12 | 660 students
1.2 miles
128 Township Dr
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615)264-6543 1.2 K-12 660 - Hendersonville Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek Grades: PK-5 | 512 students
1.5 miles
1336 Drakes Creek Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615)338-7142 1.5 PK-5 512 - Hendersonville Robert E Ellis Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 663 students
1.7 miles
100 Indian Lake Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615)264-6093 1.7 6-8 663 - Hendersonville Hendersonville High School Grades: 9-12 | 1557 students
1.9 miles
123 Cherokee Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615)824-6162 1.9 9-12 1557
School Reviews
| 5 My daughter just finished kindergarden and loved her teacher. The focus on this school is not only education, but respect and keeping the children active. At even the kindergarden level they noticed my daughter was very bright and started testing for the intellectually gifted program. They also kept her challenged & didn't push. I was utterly impressed with the principle and his ethics! He is the best principle we have encountered! He cares about the children and believes in positive reinforcement. The only problem I have found at all is the attitude of the office admin. She has been nothing but rude to me since the day I walked in the school as not only a new parent at the school but a new resident on TN. She gave a bad first expression and it never got better. I suggest talking with the teachers and/or principal before judging the school on her. Sad that's the first person you see though!! - Posted by Parent - Gretc |
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