Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ramer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Ramer Elementary serves the southwest part of Ramer, TN, covering an area of approximately 101.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 10.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ramer Elementary School's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
33 teachers
Year Founded
1916
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ramer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ramer Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#882 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Black
5%
20%
White
91%
57%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ramer Elementary School's ranking?
Ramer Elementary School is ranked #882 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Ramer Elementary School often compared to?
Ramer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethel Springs Elementary School, Selmer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Ramer Elementary School?
355 students attend Ramer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ramer Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Ramer Elementary School offer ?
Ramer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ramer Elementary School part of?
Ramer Elementary School is part of Mcnairy County School District.
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