Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Robert E Lee 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 40% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Robert E Lee Elementary School's student population of 500 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Robert E Lee 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 Robert E Lee Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#527 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
2%
21%
White
84%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
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 Robert E Lee Elementary School's ranking?
Robert E Lee Elementary School is ranked #527 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Robert E Lee Elementary School often compared to?
Robert E Lee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hickerson Elementary School, Bel Aire 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 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Robert E Lee Elementary School?
500 students attend Robert E Lee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Robert E Lee Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert E Lee Elementary School?
Robert E Lee Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Robert E Lee Elementary School offer ?
Robert E Lee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Robert E Lee Elementary School part of?
Robert E Lee Elementary School is part of Tullahoma School District.
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