Serving 97 students in grades 2-5, Klondike 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 15-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
97 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)10-14%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
97%
21%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Klondike Elementary School?
97 students attend Klondike Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Klondike Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Klondike Elementary School?
Klondike Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Klondike Elementary School offer ?
Klondike Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Klondike Elementary School part of?
Klondike Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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