Serving 767 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Colemon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 40% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 767 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Colemon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John Colemon Elementary School's student population of 767 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
767 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Colemon 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 John Colemon Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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
#787 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
34%
14%
Black
20%
21%
White
33%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Colemon Elementary School's ranking?
John Colemon Elementary School is ranked #787 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are John Colemon Elementary School often compared to?
John Colemon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David Youree Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend John Colemon Elementary School?
767 students attend John Colemon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of John Colemon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Colemon Elementary School?
John Colemon Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does John Colemon Elementary School offer ?
John Colemon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John Colemon Elementary School part of?
John Colemon Elementary School is part of Rutherford County School District.
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