Serving 1,025 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lavergne Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 80% 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: 1,025 students
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: LaVergne Lake Elementary School serves the northwest part of La Vergne, TN, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.4 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lavergne Lake Elementary School's student population of 1,025 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,025 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
62 teachers
School Motto
Our mission is to address the needs of the whole child allowing every student the opportunity to reach their full potential.
School Rankings
Lavergne Lake 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 Lavergne Lake Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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
#1188 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
46%
16%
Black
27%
20%
White
20%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lavergne Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Lavergne Lake Elementary School is ranked #1188 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Lavergne Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Lavergne Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roy L Waldron Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Lavergne Lake Elementary School?
1,025 students attend Lavergne Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Lavergne Lake Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Lavergne Lake Elementary School offer ?
Lavergne Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lavergne Lake Elementary School part of?
Lavergne Lake Elementary School is part of Rutherford County School District.
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