West Carroll Primary serves 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Carroll Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West Carroll Primary's student population of 227 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Carroll Primary is 0.15, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
3%
21%
White
92%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Carroll Primary?
227 students attend West Carroll Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of West Carroll Primary students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Carroll Primary?
West Carroll Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Carroll Primary offer ?
West Carroll Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is West Carroll Primary part of?
West Carroll Primary is part of West Carroll Special Dist School District.
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