Serving 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School's student population of 229 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet 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 Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School is 0.22, 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
#1148 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
3%
21%
White
88%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School's ranking?
Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School is ranked #1148 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School often compared to?
Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingston Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School?
229 students attend Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School?
Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School offer ?
Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School part of?
Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School is part of Cheatham County School District.
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