Ottway Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (19-20)
217 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)2%
11%
Black
(19-20)1%
22%
White
(19-20)91%
62%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)5%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
93%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
7%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Ottway Elementary School?
217 students attend Ottway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ottway Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Ottway Elementary School offer ?
Ottway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ottway Elementary School part of?
Ottway Elementary School is part of Greene County School District.
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