Serving 776 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thelma Barker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 34% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 776 students
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thelma Barker Elementary serves the northern part of Jackson, TN, covering an area of approximately 10.3 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thelma Barker Elementary School's student population of 776 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
776 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
49 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thelma Barker Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thelma Barker Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#917 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
45%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
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
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 Thelma Barker Elementary School's ranking?
Thelma Barker Elementary School is ranked #917 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Thelma Barker Elementary School often compared to?
Thelma Barker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pope School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Thelma Barker Elementary School?
776 students attend Thelma Barker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Thelma Barker Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Thelma Barker Elementary School offer ?
Thelma Barker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thelma Barker Elementary School part of?
Thelma Barker Elementary School is part of Madison County School District.
School Reviews
Review Thelma Barker Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
