Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ingram Sowell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ingram Sowell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ingram Sowell Elementary School's student population of 413 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Ingram Sowell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ingram Sowell Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#1225 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
8%
21%
White
72%
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
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Ingram Sowell Elementary School's ranking?
Ingram Sowell Elementary School is ranked #1225 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Ingram Sowell Elementary School often compared to?
Ingram Sowell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawrenceburg Public, David Crockett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Ingram Sowell Elementary School?
413 students attend Ingram Sowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ingram Sowell Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ingram Sowell Elementary School?
Ingram Sowell Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ingram Sowell Elementary School offer ?
Ingram Sowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ingram Sowell Elementary School part of?
Ingram Sowell Elementary School is part of Lawrence County School District.
School Reviews
5 8/27/2020
I love this school!!
1 1/6/2020
My grandson, whom I have custody of, is a student at this school. I pick my grandson up every day; he is a car rider. On May 3 of this year, I waited in the pickup zone for him, no grandson. THEY COULD NOT FIND HIM...HE Wasn't AT SCHOOL, HE Wasn't ON THE BUS; THEY DID NOT KNOW WHERE HE WAS AT...NOR WERE THEY CONCERNED. THEY NONCHALANTLY TOLD ME HE Wasn't THERE, MAYBE HE GOT ON THE BUS NO CALL TO BUSES, NO SEARCH FOR HIM, NO 911-NOTHING!!! THEY DID NOT KNOW WHERE THEIR STUDENT WAS!
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