Learning Way Elementary School

200 Learning Way Dr
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Learning Way Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (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 64% 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: 675 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Learning Way Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Learning Way Elementary School's student population of 675 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
675 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Learning Way Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Learning Way Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1529 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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12%
31%
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14%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Learning Way Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Learning Way Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
42%
14%
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Black
11%
21%
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White
36%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Learning Way Elementary School's ranking?
Learning Way Elementary School is ranked #1529 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Learning Way Elementary School often compared to?
Learning Way Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eakin Elementary School, Thomas Magnet School, Liberty Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Learning Way Elementary School?
675 students attend Learning Way Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Learning Way Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Learning Way Elementary School?
Learning Way Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Learning Way Elementary School offer ?
Learning Way Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Learning Way Elementary School part of?
Learning Way Elementary School is part of Bedford County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 675 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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