Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Allen Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Allen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Allen Elementary School's student population of 444 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Allen Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Allen Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#216 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
1%
21%
White
80%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allen Elementary School's ranking?
Allen Elementary School is ranked #216 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Allen Elementary School?
444 students attend Allen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Allen Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allen Elementary School?
Allen Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Allen Elementary School offer ?
Allen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Allen Elementary School part of?
Allen Elementary School is part of Hamilton County School District.
School Reviews
1 9/10/2020
It is a good school but disrespectful faculty. I was in 5th grade and my teacher treated the girls with more integrity and respect. So he decided to fail. All the guy students went back the next year with my brother to his first day of 3rd grade, and he suddenly wasn't there anymore.
5 7/5/2020
Allen elementary is an amazing school. Teachers and staff are wonderful!
2 5/8/2020
There are mean students and they don't get in trouble so they continued to do it.
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