Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dekalb West Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 456 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Dekalb West 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 Dekalb West Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Dekalb West Elementary School is ranked #528 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Dekalb West Elementary School often compared to?
Dekalb West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dekalb Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Dekalb West Elementary School?
456 students attend Dekalb West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dekalb West Elementary School students are White, 5% 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 Dekalb West Elementary School?
Dekalb West Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dekalb West Elementary School offer ?
Dekalb West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dekalb West Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 456 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
