West Elementary School

235 W Converse
Morristown, TN 37814
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West 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 32% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 50% in TN
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

West Elementary School's student population of 392 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
392 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

West Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#643 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
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32%
28%
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27%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
42%
13%
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Black
6%
21%
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White
39%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Elementary School's ranking?
West Elementary School is ranked #643 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are West Elementary School often compared to?
West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alpha Elementary School, Fairview Marguerite by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend West Elementary School?
392 students attend West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of West Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Elementary School offer ?
West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is West Elementary School part of?
West Elementary School is part of Hamblen County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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