Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Huntingdon Primary ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Huntingdon Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Huntingdon Primary's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Huntingdon Primary ranks within the top 30% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Huntingdon Primary is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#449 out of 1721 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
9%
21%
White
80%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huntingdon Primary's ranking?
Huntingdon Primary is ranked #449 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Huntingdon Primary often compared to?
Huntingdon Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, East Chester Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Huntingdon Primary?
416 students attend Huntingdon Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Huntingdon Primary students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Huntingdon Primary?
Huntingdon Primary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Huntingdon Primary offer ?
Huntingdon Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Huntingdon Primary part of?
Huntingdon Primary is part of Huntingdon Special School District.
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