Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joelton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than 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 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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: 278 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Joelton 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 Joelton Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Joelton Elementary School is ranked #430 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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 Joelton Elementary School?
278 students attend Joelton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Joelton Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joelton Elementary School?
Joelton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Joelton Elementary School offer ?
Joelton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Joelton Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 278 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
