Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Willow Brook 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 top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willow Brook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Willow Brook Elementary School's student population of 412 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
School Rankings
Willow Brook Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Brook Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#554 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
13%
21%
White
57%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Willow Brook Elementary School's ranking?
Willow Brook Elementary School is ranked #554 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Willow Brook Elementary School often compared to?
Willow Brook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Linden Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Willow Brook Elementary School?
412 students attend Willow Brook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Willow Brook Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Brook Elementary School?
Willow Brook Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Willow Brook Elementary School offer ?
Willow Brook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Willow Brook Elementary School part of?
Willow Brook Elementary School is part of Oak Ridge School District.
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