Serving 340 students in grades 3-8, Lara Kendall 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 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Lara Kendall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Lara Kendall Elementary School's student population of 340 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
Lara Kendall 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 Lara Kendall Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#1458 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
27%
21%
White
65%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Lara Kendall Elementary School is ranked #1458 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Lara Kendall Elementary School often compared to?
Lara Kendall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alamo Elementary School, Fifth Consolidated School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Lara Kendall Elementary School?
340 students attend Lara Kendall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lara Kendall Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lara Kendall Elementary School?
Lara Kendall Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lara Kendall Elementary School offer ?
Lara Kendall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Lara Kendall Elementary School part of?
Lara Kendall Elementary School is part of Lake County School District.
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