Sewanee Elementary School is a public, coeducational elementary school in Sewanee, Tennessee that played a significant role during the integration of Tennessee Public Schools in the 1960s.
Serving 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sewanee Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sewanee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sewanee Elementary School's student population of 169 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1926
School Rankings
Sewanee Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sewanee Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#71 out of 1761 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
2%
21%
White
91%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
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 Sewanee Elementary School's ranking?
Sewanee Elementary School is ranked #71 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Sewanee Elementary School?
169 students attend Sewanee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sewanee Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sewanee Elementary School?
Sewanee Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sewanee Elementary School offer ?
Sewanee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sewanee Elementary School part of?
Sewanee Elementary School is part of Franklin County School District.
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