Watt Hardison Elementary School

300 Gibson St
Portland, TN 37148
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Watt Hardison 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 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50% in TN
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Watt Hardison Elementary School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
425 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Watt Hardison 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 Watt Hardison Elementary School is 0.43, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#568 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
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38%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Watt Hardison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Watt Hardison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Watt Hardison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
14%
15%
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Black
6%
21%
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White
74%
57%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Watt Hardison Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Watt Hardison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Watt Hardison Elementary School's ranking?
Watt Hardison Elementary School is ranked #568 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Watt Hardison Elementary School often compared to?
Watt Hardison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hendersonville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Watt Hardison Elementary School?
425 students attend Watt Hardison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Watt Hardison Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watt Hardison Elementary School?
Watt Hardison Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Watt Hardison Elementary School offer ?
Watt Hardison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Watt Hardison Elementary School part of?
Watt Hardison Elementary School is part of Sumner County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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