Serving 1,034 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lakeland Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 1,034 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lakeland Elementary School's student population of 1,034 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,034 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
School Rankings
Lakeland Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeland Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#70 out of 1761 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
11%
21%
White
63%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 Lakeland Elementary School's ranking?
Lakeland Elementary School is ranked #70 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Lakeland Elementary School often compared to?
Lakeland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arlington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Lakeland Elementary School?
1,034 students attend Lakeland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lakeland Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeland Elementary School?
Lakeland Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lakeland Elementary School offer ?
Lakeland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeland Elementary School part of?
Lakeland Elementary School is part of Lakeland School District.
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