Serving 754 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, White Pine 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 22% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 754 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
White Pine Elementary School's student population of 754 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
754 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White Pine 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 White Pine Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1105 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
n/a
21%
White
69%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Pine Elementary School's ranking?
White Pine Elementary School is ranked #1105 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are White Pine Elementary School often compared to?
White Pine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Co High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend White Pine Elementary School?
754 students attend White Pine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of White Pine Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Pine Elementary School?
White Pine Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does White Pine Elementary School offer ?
White Pine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is White Pine Elementary School part of?
White Pine Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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