The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 47%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
156 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-44%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)1%
6%
Black
(09-10)3%
24%
White
(09-10)95%
68%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
62%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TN state average).
How many students attend Whites Elementary School?
156 students attend Whites Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Whites Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Whites Elementary School offer ?
Whites Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Whites Elementary School part of?
Whites Elementary School is part of Hardin County School District.
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