Very Good
#611 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 34% in state
Paul G. Caywood Elementary
Elementary School · Lexington · Lexington, TN
A Lexington elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
162 Monroe AVE, Lexington, TN 38351
- Math 47% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paul G. Caywood Elementary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 31 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Paul G. Caywood 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,425/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lexington), 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
$53,573
Median home value
$159,000
Median rent
$809/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38351; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lexington
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,031NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paul G. Caywood Elementary is listed in Lexington; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paul G. Caywood Elementary
Paul G. Caywood Elementary is a public elementary school in Lexington, TN, part of Lexington, serving approximately 626 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #611 of 1,786 schools in TN.
State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul G. Caywood Elementary
What grades does Paul G. Caywood Elementary serve?
Paul G. Caywood Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Paul G. Caywood Elementary?
Paul G. Caywood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 626 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul G. Caywood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul G. Caywood Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paul G. Caywood Elementary rank in TN?
Paul G. Caywood Elementary ranks #611 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Paul G. Caywood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Paul G. Caywood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Paul G. Caywood Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paul G. Caywood Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Paul G. Caywood Elementary a charter school?
No, Paul G. Caywood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paul G. Caywood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Paul G. Caywood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 626
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Henderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (731) 968-8457
- Area population (ZIP 38351)
- 17,958
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 38351; 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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