Townsend Kindergarten serves 95 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
95 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
17%
21%
White
80%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Townsend Kindergarten?
95 students attend Townsend Kindergarten.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Townsend Kindergarten students are White, 17% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Townsend Kindergarten?
Townsend Kindergarten has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Townsend Kindergarten offer ?
Townsend Kindergarten offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Townsend Kindergarten part of?
Townsend Kindergarten is part of Franklin County School District.
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