Serving 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Coles Ferry Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coles Ferry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Coles Ferry Elementary School's student population of 563 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
563 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Coles Ferry Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coles Ferry Elementary School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#421 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
16%
21%
White
59%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coles Ferry Elementary School's ranking?
Coles Ferry Elementary School is ranked #421 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Coles Ferry Elementary School often compared to?
Coles Ferry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Castle Heights Elementary School, Sam Houston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Coles Ferry Elementary School?
563 students attend Coles Ferry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Coles Ferry Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coles Ferry Elementary School?
Coles Ferry Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Coles Ferry Elementary School offer ?
Coles Ferry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Coles Ferry Elementary School part of?
Coles Ferry Elementary School is part of Lebanon School District.
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