Serving 759 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sam Houston 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 top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 759 students
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sam Houston Elementary serves the eastern part of Lebanon, TN, covering an area of approximately 16.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance from the school being around 5.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sam Houston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Sam Houston Elementary School's student population of 759 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
759 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
40 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
School Motto
Sharing Hearts Helping Hands Enlightening Our Minds We Are Learning To Succeed At Sam Houston
School Rankings
Sam Houston Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sam Houston Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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
#532 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
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 Sam Houston Elementary School's ranking?
Sam Houston Elementary School is ranked #532 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sam Houston Elementary School often compared to?
Sam Houston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coles Ferry Elementary School, Castle Heights Elementary School, Carroll Oakland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Sam Houston Elementary School?
759 students attend Sam Houston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Sam Houston Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Sam Houston Elementary School offer ?
Sam Houston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sam Houston Elementary School part of?
Sam Houston Elementary School is part of Lebanon School District.
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