Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Boones Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
21%
White
92%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Boones Creek Elementary School?
338 students attend Boones Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Boones Creek Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boones Creek Elementary School?
Boones Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Boones Creek Elementary School offer ?
Boones Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Boones Creek Elementary School part of?
Boones Creek Elementary School is part of Washington County School District.
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