Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tulip Grove 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tulip Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tulip Grove Elementary School's student population of 557 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tulip Grove 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 Tulip Grove Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1315 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
33%
15%
Black
31%
21%
White
25%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tulip Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Tulip Grove Elementary School is ranked #1315 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Tulip Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Tulip Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hermitage Elementary School, Andrew Jackson Elementary School, Dodson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Tulip Grove Elementary School?
557 students attend Tulip Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Tulip Grove Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tulip Grove Elementary School?
Tulip Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tulip Grove Elementary School offer ?
Tulip Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tulip Grove Elementary School part of?
Tulip Grove Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
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