Serving 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gower Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 617 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Gower Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gower Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Gower Elementary School?
617 students attend Gower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Gower Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gower Elementary School?
Gower Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gower Elementary School offer ?
Gower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gower Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 617 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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