Serving 206 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Whitesburg Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitesburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Whitesburg Elementary School's student population of 206 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whitesburg Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitesburg Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#404 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
n/a
21%
White
91%
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
76%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitesburg Elementary School's ranking?
Whitesburg Elementary School is ranked #404 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Whitesburg Elementary School often compared to?
Whitesburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alpha Elementary School, Russellville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Whitesburg Elementary School?
206 students attend Whitesburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Whitesburg Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitesburg Elementary School?
Whitesburg Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whitesburg Elementary School offer ?
Whitesburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Whitesburg Elementary School part of?
Whitesburg Elementary School is part of Hamblen County School District.
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