Elementary Schools in Obion County

The elementary schools in Obion County, Tennessee, serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and showcase a range of academic performance and student demographics. Among the 5 schools analyzed, Hillcrest Elementary stands out as the top performer, consistently exceeding the county and state averages in most subject areas, particularly in mathematics. In contrast, Black Oak Elementary has the lowest overall academic performance, raising concerns about equity of educational opportunities.

The data reveals notable differences in student demographics across the schools. Hillcrest Elementary has the highest percentage of white students at 94.28%, while Ridgemont Elementary has a more diverse student population, with 60.42% white and 30.61% Hispanic students. This diversity at Ridgemont Elementary is accompanied by more mixed academic performance, highlighting the importance of tailoring educational approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse student populations.

The per-student spending and student-teacher ratios also vary across the schools, with Black Oak Elementary having the highest per-student spending at $12,488 and the lowest student-teacher ratio at 10.2, while Hillcrest Elementary has the lowest per-student spending at $10,133 and a higher student-teacher ratio of 13.9. These differences in resource allocation may contribute to the observed variations in academic performance across the schools.