Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John B. Whitsitt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 45% (which is higher 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%).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John B. Whitsitt Elementary serves the southeast part of Nashville, TN, covering an area of approximately 3.8 square miles. Families living within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John B. Whitsitt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
John B. Whitsitt Elementary School's student population of 523 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
523 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 38-year historical data
School Rankings
John B. Whitsitt 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 John B. Whitsitt Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#924 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
70%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
11%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
15%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John B. Whitsitt Elementary School's ranking?
John B. Whitsitt Elementary School is ranked #924 out of 1,728 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?
45% 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 John B. Whitsitt Elementary School?
523 students attend John B. Whitsitt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of John B. Whitsitt Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does John B. Whitsitt Elementary School offer ?
John B. Whitsitt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John B. Whitsitt Elementary School part of?
John B. Whitsitt Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is John B. Whitsitt Elementary School located?
John B. Whitsitt Elementary School is located in the Woodbine neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
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