Serving 661 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Plainview Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 661 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plainview Elementary School's student population of 661 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
661 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plainview Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainview Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#710 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
10%
21%
White
66%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainview Elementary School's ranking?
Plainview Elementary School is ranked #710 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Plainview Elementary School?
661 students attend Plainview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Plainview Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainview Elementary School?
Plainview Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Plainview Elementary School offer ?
Plainview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Plainview Elementary School part of?
Plainview Elementary School is part of Rutherford County School District.
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