Serving 730 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vena Stuart Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 730 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vena Stuart Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Vena Stuart Elementary School's student population of 730 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
730 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vena Stuart 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 Vena Stuart Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
#835 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
21%
21%
White
45%
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
77%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vena Stuart Elementary School's ranking?
Vena Stuart Elementary School is ranked #835 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Vena Stuart Elementary School often compared to?
Vena Stuart Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union Elementary School, Station Camp Elementary School, Jack Anderson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Vena Stuart Elementary School?
730 students attend Vena Stuart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Vena Stuart Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vena Stuart Elementary School?
Vena Stuart Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vena Stuart Elementary School offer ?
Vena Stuart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Vena Stuart Elementary School part of?
Vena Stuart Elementary School is part of Sumner County School District.
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