Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Jere Whitson 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jere Whitson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Jere Whitson Elementary School's student population of 314 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jere Whitson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jere Whitson Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1356 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
74%
13%
Black
3%
21%
White
21%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jere Whitson Elementary School's ranking?
Jere Whitson Elementary School is ranked #1356 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Jere Whitson Elementary School often compared to?
Jere Whitson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cane Creek Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Jere Whitson Elementary School?
314 students attend Jere Whitson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Jere Whitson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jere Whitson Elementary School?
Jere Whitson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jere Whitson Elementary School offer ?
Jere Whitson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Jere Whitson Elementary School part of?
Jere Whitson Elementary School is part of Putnam County School District.
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