Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carnes 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6-9%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
92%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
95%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Carnes Elementary School?
272 students attend Carnes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Carnes Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carnes Elementary School?
Carnes Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carnes Elementary School offer ?
Carnes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Carnes Elementary School part of?
Carnes Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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