Learning Way Elementary School
Tel:
(931)685-1425
- Learning Way Elementary School serves 548 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 36%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%.
Top Placements
Learning Way Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Learning Way Elementary School's student population of 548 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 548 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Learning Way Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Learning Way Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 36% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 35% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 10% |
| Black | 15% | 22% |
| White | 46% | 63% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bedford County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Learning Way Elementary School is Shelbyville Central High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Harris Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harris Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Shelbyville Harris Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1007 students
0.1 miles
570 Eagle Bl
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931)684-5195 0.1 6-8 1007 - Shelbyville Shelbyville Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 1412 students
0.2 miles
401 Eagle Bl
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931)684-5672 0.2 9-12 1412 - Shelbyville Eakin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 688 students
1.9 miles
1100 Glenoaks Rd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931)684-7852 1.9 PK-5 688 - Shelbyville East Side Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 401 students
2.4 miles
421 Elliott St
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931)684-7112 2.4 K-5 401 - Shelbyville Thomas Magnet Grades: PK-5 | 418 students
2.7 miles
515 Tate Avenue
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931)684-6818 2.7 PK-5 418
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