Serving 655 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paul G. Caywood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Paul G. Caywood Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Lexington, TN, covering approximately 12.5 square miles. Families can generally expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paul G. Caywood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Paul G. Caywood Elementary School's student population of 655 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
655 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
41 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Paul G. Caywood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul G. Caywood Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#442 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul G. Caywood Elementary School's ranking?
Paul G. Caywood Elementary School is ranked #442 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Paul G. Caywood Elementary School often compared to?
Paul G. Caywood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beech Elementary School, Merrol Hyde Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Paul G. Caywood Elementary School?
655 students attend Paul G. Caywood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Paul G. Caywood Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Paul G. Caywood Elementary School offer ?
Paul G. Caywood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul G. Caywood Elementary School part of?
Paul G. Caywood Elementary School is part of Lexington School District.
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