Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, David Crockett 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 31% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
David Crockett Elementary School's student population of 462 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
David Crockett 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 David Crockett Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#719 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
2%
21%
White
96%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Crockett Elementary School's ranking?
David Crockett Elementary School is ranked #719 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are David Crockett Elementary School often compared to?
David Crockett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawrenceburg Public, Ingram Sowell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend David Crockett Elementary School?
462 students attend David Crockett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of David Crockett Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Crockett Elementary School?
David Crockett Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does David Crockett Elementary School offer ?
David Crockett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is David Crockett Elementary School part of?
David Crockett Elementary School is part of Lawrence County School District.
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