Serving 715 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thelma Barker Elementary 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 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thelma Barker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Thelma Barker Elementary School's student population of 715 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
715 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thelma Barker Elementary 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 Thelma Barker Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1045 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
25%
15%
Black
45%
21%
White
15%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thelma Barker Elementary School's ranking?
Thelma Barker Elementary School is ranked #1045 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Thelma Barker Elementary School often compared to?
Thelma Barker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pope School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Thelma Barker Elementary School?
715 students attend Thelma Barker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Thelma Barker Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thelma Barker Elementary School?
Thelma Barker Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thelma Barker Elementary School offer ?
Thelma Barker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Thelma Barker Elementary School part of?
Thelma Barker Elementary School is part of Madison County School District.
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