Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Jere Whitson 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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-4
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jere Whitson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Jere Whitson Elementary School's student population of 317 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Jere Whitson 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 Jere Whitson Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#1165 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
66%
15%
Black
3%
21%
White
29%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
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 Jere Whitson Elementary School's ranking?
Jere Whitson Elementary School is ranked #1165 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Jere Whitson Elementary School often compared to?
Jere Whitson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cane Creek Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Jere Whitson Elementary School?
317 students attend Jere Whitson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Jere Whitson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jere Whitson Elementary School?
Jere Whitson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jere Whitson Elementary School offer ?
Jere Whitson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jere Whitson Elementary School part of?
Jere Whitson Elementary School is part of Putnam County School District.
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