Serving 532 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lipscomb Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Lipscomb Elementary serves the northeast part of Brentwood, TN, covering an area of approximately 10.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone about 3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lipscomb 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
Lipscomb Elementary School's student population of 532 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
532 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 38-year historical data
Year Founded
1866
School Rankings
Lipscomb Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lipscomb Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#21 out of 1728 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
40%
Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
2%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
82%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lipscomb Elementary School's ranking?
Lipscomb Elementary School is ranked #21 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Lipscomb Elementary School often compared to?
Lipscomb Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crockett Elementary School, Scales Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Lipscomb Elementary School?
532 students attend Lipscomb Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lipscomb Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Lipscomb Elementary School offer ?
Lipscomb Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lipscomb Elementary School part of?
Lipscomb Elementary School is part of Williamson County School District.
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