Serving 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Toone Elementary School ranks in the top 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher 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 29% 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-8
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Toone Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Toone Elementary School's student population of 221 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Toone Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Toone Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#862 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
18%
21%
White
71%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Toone Elementary School's ranking?
Toone Elementary School is ranked #862 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Toone Elementary School often compared to?
Toone Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bolivar Elementary School, Hornsby Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Toone Elementary School?
221 students attend Toone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Toone Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Toone Elementary School?
Toone Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Toone Elementary School offer ?
Toone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Toone Elementary School part of?
Toone Elementary School is part of Hardeman County Schools School District.
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