Serving 717 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stuart Burns Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 717 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stuart Burns Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Stuart Burns Elementary School's student population of 717 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
717 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Leading. Teaching. Learning Together
School Rankings
Stuart Burns Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stuart Burns Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#305 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
2%
21%
White
81%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Stuart Burns Elementary School's ranking?
Stuart Burns Elementary School is ranked #305 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Stuart Burns Elementary School often compared to?
Stuart Burns Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dickson Middle School, Dickson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Stuart Burns Elementary School?
717 students attend Stuart Burns Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Stuart Burns Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stuart Burns Elementary School?
Stuart Burns Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stuart Burns Elementary School offer ?
Stuart Burns Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stuart Burns Elementary School part of?
Stuart Burns Elementary School is part of Dickson County School District.
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