Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John B. Whitsitt 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John B. Whitsitt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John B. Whitsitt Elementary School's student population of 504 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
John B. Whitsitt Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John B. Whitsitt Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#1259 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
70%
15%
Black
9%
21%
White
17%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 John B. Whitsitt Elementary School's ranking?
John B. Whitsitt Elementary School is ranked #1259 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend John B. Whitsitt Elementary School?
504 students attend John B. Whitsitt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of John B. Whitsitt Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John B. Whitsitt Elementary School?
John B. Whitsitt Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does John B. Whitsitt Elementary School offer ?
John B. Whitsitt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John B. Whitsitt Elementary School part of?
John B. Whitsitt Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is John B. Whitsitt Elementary School located?
John B. Whitsitt Elementary School is located in the Woodbine neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
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