Below Average
#1640 of 1,786 schools in TN
Benny C. Bills Elementary School
Elementary School · Sumner County · Gallatin, TN
A Sumner County elementary school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1030 Union School RD, Gallatin, TN 37066
- Math 24% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benny C. Bills Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Benny C. Bills Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated957/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gallatin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,049
Median home value
$376,100
Median rent
$1,305/mo
College educated
33.5%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R T Fisher AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| St John Vianney Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Union Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 590 | Compare → |
| Vena Stuart ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 723 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sumner County
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #50 of 50
- District spending per student
- $11,191NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benny C. Bills Elementary School is listed in Sumner County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benny C. Bills Elementary School
Benny C. Bills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gallatin, TN, part of Sumner County, serving approximately 713 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,640 of 1,786 schools in TN.
State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benny C. Bills Elementary School
What grades does Benny C. Bills Elementary School serve?
Benny C. Bills Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Benny C. Bills Elementary School?
Benny C. Bills Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 713 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benny C. Bills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benny C. Bills Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benny C. Bills Elementary School rank in TN?
Benny C. Bills Elementary School ranks #1,640 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Benny C. Bills Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benny C. Bills Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Benny C. Bills Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benny C. Bills Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Benny C. Bills Elementary School a charter school?
No, Benny C. Bills Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benny C. Bills Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Benny C. Bills Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 713
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sumner County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (615) 451-6577
- Area population (ZIP 37066)
- 62,404
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37066; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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