Newbern Elementary School

401 North York St
Newbern, TN 38059
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 561 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Newbern 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 43% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30% in TN
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Newbern Elementary School's student population of 561 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
561 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Newbern 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 Newbern Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#401 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Newbern Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newbern 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.
42%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newbern 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.
43%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Newbern 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
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Newbern Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Newbern Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
80%
59%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Newbern Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Newbern 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
66%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Newbern 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
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Newbern 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newbern Elementary School's ranking?
Newbern Elementary School is ranked #401 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Newbern Elementary School often compared to?
Newbern Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fifth Consolidated School, Holice Powell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Newbern Elementary School?
561 students attend Newbern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Newbern Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newbern Elementary School?
Newbern Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Newbern Elementary School offer ?
Newbern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Newbern Elementary School part of?
Newbern Elementary School is part of Dyer County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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