Serving 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Learning Way 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 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Learning Way Elementary serves the southeast part of Shelbyville, TN, covering an area of approximately 42.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Learning Way Elementary School's student population of 638 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
638 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
53 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Rankings
Learning Way 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 Learning Way Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#1516 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Hispanic
48%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
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 Learning Way Elementary School's ranking?
Learning Way Elementary School is ranked #1516 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Learning Way Elementary School often compared to?
Learning Way Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Magnet School, Liberty Elementary School, Eakin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Learning Way Elementary School?
638 students attend Learning Way Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Learning Way Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Learning Way Elementary School offer ?
Learning Way Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Learning Way Elementary School part of?
Learning Way Elementary School is part of Bedford County School District.
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