New Prospect Elementary School

4520 Pulaski Hwy
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, New Prospect 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 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than 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 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50% in TN
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

New Prospect Elementary School's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
398 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

New Prospect 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 New Prospect Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#837 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of New Prospect Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Prospect Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Prospect 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.
28%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New Prospect 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
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of New Prospect Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in New Prospect Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in New Prospect Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in New Prospect Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
95%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in New Prospect Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in New Prospect Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in New Prospect Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of New Prospect Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in New Prospect Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Prospect Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Prospect Elementary School's ranking?
New Prospect Elementary School is ranked #837 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are New Prospect Elementary School often compared to?
New Prospect Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawrenceburg Public, Leoma Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend New Prospect Elementary School?
398 students attend New Prospect Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of New Prospect Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Prospect Elementary School?
New Prospect Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Prospect Elementary School offer ?
New Prospect Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is New Prospect Elementary School part of?
New Prospect Elementary School is part of Lawrence County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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