Serving 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lake Road Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Road Elementary serves the northern part of Union City's school district, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 105.6 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Road Elementary School's student population of 492 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
41 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing Students for the Challenges of Tomorrow
School Rankings
Lake Road Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Road Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#411 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Road Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Road Elementary School is ranked #411 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Lake Road Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest Elementary School, Black Oak Elementary School, Union City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Lake Road Elementary School?
492 students attend Lake Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lake Road Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Lake Road Elementary School offer ?
Lake Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Road Elementary School part of?
Lake Road Elementary School is part of Obion County School District.
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