Serving 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Huntingdon Primary 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Huntingdon Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Huntingdon Primary's student population of 429 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Huntingdon Primary 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 Huntingdon Primary is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#298 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
9%
21%
White
80%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huntingdon Primary's ranking?
Huntingdon Primary is ranked #298 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Huntingdon Primary often compared to?
Huntingdon Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like East Chester Elementary School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Huntingdon Primary?
429 students attend Huntingdon Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Huntingdon Primary students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Huntingdon Primary?
Huntingdon Primary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Huntingdon Primary offer ?
Huntingdon Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Huntingdon Primary part of?
Huntingdon Primary is part of Huntingdon Special School District.
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