Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kittrell 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kittrell Elementary serves the eastern part of its school district in Readyville, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 60.8 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kittrell Elementary School's student population of 345 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 38-year historical data
School Rankings
Kittrell 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 Kittrell Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#797 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
22%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
57%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Kittrell Elementary School's ranking?
Kittrell Elementary School is ranked #797 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Kittrell Elementary School?
345 students attend Kittrell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Kittrell Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Kittrell Elementary School offer ?
Kittrell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kittrell Elementary School part of?
Kittrell Elementary School is part of Rutherford County School District.
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