Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Poplar Grove K-4 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poplar Grove K-4 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Poplar Grove K-4's student population of 326 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Poplar Grove K-4 ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poplar Grove K-4 is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#222 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
42%
15%
Black
4%
21%
White
47%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poplar Grove K-4's ranking?
Poplar Grove K-4 is ranked #222 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Poplar Grove K-4?
326 students attend Poplar Grove K-4.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Poplar Grove K-4 students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poplar Grove K-4?
Poplar Grove K-4 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Poplar Grove K-4 offer ?
Poplar Grove K-4 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Poplar Grove K-4 part of?
Poplar Grove K-4 is part of Franklin Ssd School District.
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