Serving 597 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Battle Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Battle Creek Elementary School's student population of 597 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Battle Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Battle Creek 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
#736 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
5%
21%
White
76%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
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 Battle Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Battle Creek Elementary School is ranked #736 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Battle Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Battle Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Hill Elementary School, Marvin Wright Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Battle Creek Elementary School?
597 students attend Battle Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Battle Creek Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Battle Creek Elementary School?
Battle Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Battle Creek Elementary School offer ?
Battle Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Battle Creek Elementary School part of?
Battle Creek Elementary School is part of Maury County School District.
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