Serving 878 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West 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 55% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 878 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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West Elementary School's student population of 878 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
878 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
West 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 West Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#181 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
7%
21%
White
78%
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
13%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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West Elementary School is ranked #181 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are West Elementary School often compared to?
West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt. Juliet Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend West Elementary School?
878 students attend West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of West Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Elementary School offer ?
West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Elementary School part of?
West Elementary School is part of Wilson County School District.
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