Ottway Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (19-20)
236 students
Showing 2011–2020. View full 34-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
13 teachers
Showing 2011–2020. View full 34-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
35%
Asian
(19-20)1%
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)2%
12%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 15-year historical data
Black
(19-20)2%
22%
Showing 1990–2020. View full 33-year historical data
White
(19-20)90%
61%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
(19-20)5%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (18-19)
93%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Ottway Elementary School?
236 students attend Ottway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ottway Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Ottway Elementary School offer ?
Ottway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ottway Elementary School part of?
Ottway Elementary School is part of Greene County School District.
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