Walnut Hill Elementary School serves 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
266 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
14%
21%
White
80%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 42% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% TN state average).
How many students attend Walnut Hill Elementary School?
266 students attend Walnut Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Walnut Hill Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walnut Hill Elementary School?
Walnut Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Walnut Hill Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Walnut Hill Elementary School part of?
Walnut Hill Elementary School is part of Roane County School District.
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