Serving 655 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willow Oaks 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 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willow Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Willow Oaks Elementary School's student population of 655 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
655 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Willow Oaks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Oaks Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1417 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
52%
13%
Black
42%
21%
White
4%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 Willow Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Willow Oaks Elementary School is ranked #1417 out of 1,721 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Willow Oaks Elementary School?
655 students attend Willow Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Willow Oaks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Oaks Elementary School?
Willow Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Willow Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Willow Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Willow Oaks Elementary School part of?
Willow Oaks Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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