Sewanee Elementary School

209 University Ave
Sewanee, TN 37375
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sewanee Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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-5
  • Enrollment: 169 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 5% in TN
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Sewanee Elementary School's student population of 169 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
169 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Sewanee Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sewanee Elementary School is 0.17, 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)
#71 out of 1761 schools
(Top 5%)
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60-64%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sewanee 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.
70-74%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sewanee 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.
75-79%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sewanee 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
11:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
2%
15%
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Black
2%
21%
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White
91%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sewanee Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Sewanee 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
39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sewanee 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
17%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sewanee 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sewanee Elementary School's ranking?
Sewanee Elementary School is ranked #71 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Sewanee Elementary School?
169 students attend Sewanee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sewanee Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sewanee Elementary School?
Sewanee Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sewanee Elementary School offer ?
Sewanee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sewanee Elementary School part of?
Sewanee Elementary School is part of Franklin County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 169 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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