Serving 365 students in grades 1-2, Haywood 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Haywood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Haywood Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Haywood Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
63%
21%
White
27%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Haywood Elementary School?
365 students attend Haywood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Haywood Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Haywood Elementary School?
Haywood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Haywood Elementary School offer ?
Haywood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Haywood Elementary School part of?
Haywood Elementary School is part of Haywood County School District.
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