Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walland 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walland Elementary School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walland 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 Walland Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1108 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
3%
21%
White
80%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walland Elementary School's ranking?
Walland Elementary School is ranked #1108 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Walland Elementary School often compared to?
Walland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Porter Elementary School, Townsend 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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Walland Elementary School?
297 students attend Walland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Walland Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walland Elementary School?
Walland Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Walland Elementary School offer ?
Walland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Walland Elementary School part of?
Walland Elementary School is part of Blount County School District.
School Reviews
5 3/31/2022
I love this school.
5 8/16/2010
Walland is a wonderful community school with about 320 students, excellent teachers, an eccentric and caring principal, and all around great staff. Any student who attends will have a great educational experience.
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