Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Claxton 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 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 449 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Claxton 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 Claxton Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
Claxton Elementary School is ranked #1344 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Claxton Elementary School?
449 students attend Claxton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Claxton Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Claxton Elementary School?
Claxton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Claxton Elementary School offer ?
Claxton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Claxton Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 449 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
