Serving 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Whitwell Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whitwell Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Whitwell, TN, spanning approximately 507.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 12 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 23.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Whitwell Elementary School's student population of 482 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
482 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
30 teachers
School Rankings
Whitwell Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitwell Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#414 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
90%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitwell Elementary School's ranking?
Whitwell Elementary School is ranked #414 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Whitwell Elementary School?
482 students attend Whitwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Whitwell Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Whitwell Elementary School offer ?
Whitwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitwell Elementary School part of?
Whitwell Elementary School is part of Marion County School District.
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