Serving 861 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Colemon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 861 students
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Colemon Elementary serves the northern part of Smyrna, TN, covering an area of approximately 23.8 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Colemon Elementary School's student population of 861 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
861 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
46 teachers
School Motto
Our mission is to support the whole child's needs- social, emotional, and academic- so they possess the confidence and skill set to be successful inside and outside of school.
School Rankings
John Colemon Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Colemon Elementary School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#848 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
56%
16%
Black
14%
20%
White
23%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Colemon Elementary School's ranking?
John Colemon Elementary School is ranked #848 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are John Colemon Elementary School often compared to?
John Colemon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David Youree Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend John Colemon Elementary School?
861 students attend John Colemon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of John Colemon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does John Colemon Elementary School offer ?
John Colemon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Colemon Elementary School part of?
John Colemon Elementary School is part of Rutherford County School District.
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