Serving 901 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arlington Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 901 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arlington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Arlington Elementary School's student population of 901 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
901 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arlington Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arlington Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#54 out of 1761 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
9%
21%
White
77%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arlington Elementary School's ranking?
Arlington Elementary School is ranked #54 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Arlington Elementary School often compared to?
Arlington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Donelson Elementary School, Lakeland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Arlington Elementary School?
901 students attend Arlington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Arlington Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arlington Elementary School?
Arlington Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arlington Elementary School offer ?
Arlington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Arlington Elementary School part of?
Arlington Elementary School is part of Arlington School District.
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