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#919 of 1,786 schools in TN

Henry Elementary

Elementary School · Henry County · Henry, TN

A Henry County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

937 Pioneer RD, Henry, TN 38231

  • Math 43% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 23% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.2% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.5% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.3 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$11,140
Chronic Absenteeism13.4%

Students at Henry Elementary score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency43%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency23%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
43%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Henry Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average612/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$38,810

Median home value

$86,800

Median rent

$719/mo

College educated

8.9%

Homeownership

73.3%

Poverty rate

29.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38231; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Henry County Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.6K–120.0 mi51Compare →
Dorothy and Noble Harrelson SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–8Not available432Compare →
Lakewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–8Not available749Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Henry County

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$11,140NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Henry Elementary is listed in Henry County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Henry Elementary

Henry Elementary is a public elementary school in Henry, TN, part of Henry County, serving approximately 352 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #919 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Henry Elementary

What grades does Henry Elementary serve?

Henry Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Henry Elementary?

Henry Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Henry Elementary is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Henry Elementary rank in TN?

Henry Elementary ranks #919 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Henry Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Henry Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Henry Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Henry Elementary a charter school?

No, Henry Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Henry Elementary a Title I school?

No, Henry Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
352
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Henry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.4%
Area population (ZIP 38231)
2,012
Area average commute
18.7 min
Area median age
41.9
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 38231; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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