Serving 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ross 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
240 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)15-19%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
77%
21%
White
6%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
45%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Ross Elementary School?
240 students attend Ross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ross Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ross Elementary School?
Ross Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ross Elementary School offer ?
Ross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Ross Elementary School part of?
Ross Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
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