Serving 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Friendship 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendship Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Friendship Elementary School's student population of 123 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Friendship Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friendship Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#1022 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
28%
15%
Black
7%
21%
White
60%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Friendship Elementary School's ranking?
Friendship Elementary School is ranked #1022 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Friendship Elementary School?
123 students attend Friendship Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Friendship Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Elementary School?
Friendship Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Friendship Elementary School offer ?
Friendship Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Friendship Elementary School part of?
Friendship Elementary School is part of Crockett County School District.
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