Serving 145 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Sewanee Elementary serves the eastern part of Sewanee, TN, covering an area of approximately 103.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 14.8 miles away.
- 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
School Overview
Sewanee Elementary School's student population of 145 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1926
School Rankings
Sewanee Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sewanee Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#71 out of 1728 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
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 Sewanee Elementary School's ranking?
Sewanee Elementary School is ranked #71 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sewanee Elementary School often compared to?
Sewanee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broadview Elementary School, Richland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
145 students attend Sewanee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sewanee Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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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