Lonsdale Elementary School serves 299 students in grades 2-5.
Lonsdale Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lonsdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lonsdale Elementary School's student population of 299 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lonsdale Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lonsdale Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1397 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
64%
12%
Black
26%
22%
White
7%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lonsdale Elementary School's ranking?
Lonsdale Elementary School is ranked #1397 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Lonsdale Elementary School?
299 students attend Lonsdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Lonsdale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lonsdale Elementary School?
Lonsdale Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lonsdale Elementary School offer ?
Lonsdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Lonsdale Elementary School part of?
Lonsdale Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
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