West Haven Elementary School

3620 Sisk Rd
Knoxville, TN 37921
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Haven 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and 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: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Haven Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

West Haven Elementary School's student population of 348 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
348 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

West Haven 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 West Haven Elementary School is 0.72, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1229 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Haven Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Haven 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.
25-29%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Haven 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.
25-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Haven 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
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
24%
14%
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Black
27%
21%
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White
39%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Haven Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of West Haven 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
73%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Haven Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Haven 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 West Haven Elementary School's ranking?
West Haven Elementary School is ranked #1229 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend West Haven Elementary School?
348 students attend West Haven Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of West Haven Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Haven Elementary School?
West Haven Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Haven Elementary School offer ?
West Haven Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is West Haven Elementary School part of?
West Haven Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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