Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gordon 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 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.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
305 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
99%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
45%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Gordon Elementary School?
305 students attend Gordon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Gordon Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gordon Elementary School?
Gordon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gordon Elementary School offer ?
Gordon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gordon Elementary School part of?
Gordon Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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