Serving 222 students in grades 3-6, West Carroll Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Carroll Elementary School serves the entire district of Trezevant, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 210.7 square miles. The school is accessible to families within a typical 15-20 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 15.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Carroll Elementary School's student population of 222 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
19 teachers
Year Founded
1981
School Motto
Small School. Big Mission.
School Rankings
West Carroll 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 West Carroll Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#1213 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
4%
20%
White
89%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Carroll Elementary School's ranking?
West Carroll Elementary School is ranked #1213 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend West Carroll Elementary School?
222 students attend West Carroll Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of West Carroll Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does West Carroll Elementary School offer ?
West Carroll Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Carroll Elementary School part of?
West Carroll Elementary School is part of West Carroll Special School District.
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