Stewartsboro Elementary School

10479 Old Nashville Hwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
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9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 854 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stewartsboro Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 62% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 854 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 20% in TN
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : Stewartsboro Elementary serves the northwest part of Smyrna, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 12.6 square miles. Most families live within a short 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 4.6 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Stewartsboro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Stewartsboro Elementary School's student population of 854 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
854 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
53 teachers

Showing 2015–2024. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Stewartsboro Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stewartsboro Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#317 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

62%
34%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

39%
37%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

46%
40%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
34%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Black
9%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

White
47%
57%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
53%
0.66

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
8.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Stewartsboro Elementary School's ranking?
Stewartsboro Elementary School is ranked #317 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Stewartsboro Elementary School often compared to?
Stewartsboro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David Youree Elementary School, Stewarts Creek Elementary School, Smyrna Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Stewartsboro Elementary School?
854 students attend Stewartsboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Stewartsboro Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Stewartsboro Elementary School offer ?
Stewartsboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stewartsboro Elementary School part of?
Stewartsboro Elementary School is part of Rutherford County School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
this is a great school my grandkids love it
- Posted by Parent - ricke

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 854 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : Stewartsboro Elementary serves the northwest part of Smyrna, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 12.6 square miles. Most families live within a short 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 4.6 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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