Lamar Elementary School vs. Jonesborough Elementary School
Should I attend Lamar Elementary School or Jonesborough Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lamar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Jonesborough Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lamar Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Jonesborough Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-4
Total Students
389 students
449 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1131 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1044 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
-
Kindergarten Students
44
96
Grade 1 Students
38
91
Grade 2 Students
48
82
Grade 3 Students
39
95
Grade 4 Students
36
85
Grade 5 Students
38
-
Grade 6 Students
41
-
Grade 7 Students
43
-
Grade 8 Students
42
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
93%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
