Serving 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Prescott South Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 52% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 558 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Prescott South Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prescott South Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
What is Prescott South Elementary School's ranking?
Prescott South Elementary School is ranked #258 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Prescott South Elementary School often compared to?
Prescott South Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Capshaw Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Prescott South Elementary School?
558 students attend Prescott South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Prescott South Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prescott South Elementary School?
Prescott South Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prescott South Elementary School offer ?
Prescott South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Prescott South Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 558 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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