Serving 723 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vena Stuart Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 723 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vena Stuart Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Vena Stuart Elementary School's student population of 723 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
723 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
HOME OF THE STARS!
School Rankings
Vena Stuart Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vena Stuart Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
#893 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
27%
15%
Black
20%
21%
White
45%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Vena Stuart Elementary School's ranking?
Vena Stuart Elementary School is ranked #893 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Vena Stuart Elementary School often compared to?
Vena Stuart Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Station Camp Elementary School, Union Elementary School, Jack Anderson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Vena Stuart Elementary School?
723 students attend Vena Stuart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Vena Stuart Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vena Stuart Elementary School?
Vena Stuart Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vena Stuart Elementary School offer ?
Vena Stuart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vena Stuart Elementary School part of?
Vena Stuart Elementary School is part of Sumner County School District.
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