Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spencer Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spencer Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Spencer, TN, encompassing approximately 274.5 square miles. The zone allows for a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 15.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spencer Elementary School's student population of 372 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
372 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spencer 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 Spencer Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#850 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
White
98%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Spencer Elementary School's ranking?
Spencer Elementary School is ranked #850 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Spencer Elementary School?
372 students attend Spencer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Spencer Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Spencer Elementary School offer ?
Spencer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spencer Elementary School part of?
Spencer Elementary School is part of Van Buren County School District.
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