Uffelman Elementary School serves 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
294 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
33%
15%
Black
1%
21%
White
65%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Uffelman Elementary School?
294 students attend Uffelman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Uffelman Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uffelman Elementary School?
Uffelman Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Uffelman Elementary School offer ?
Uffelman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Uffelman Elementary School part of?
Uffelman Elementary School is part of Putnam County School District.
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