Excellent
#290 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 16% in state
Watt Hardison Elementary
Elementary School · Sumner County · Portland, TN
A Sumner County elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 Gibson ST, Portland, TN 37148
- Math 46% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Watt Hardison Elementary score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 Watt Hardison Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated847/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), 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
$77,684
Median home value
$273,200
Median rent
$1,082/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| J W Wiseman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Clyde Riggs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Portland Gateview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 570 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sumner County
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #17 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
Watt Hardison Elementary is listed in Sumner County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Watt Hardison Elementary
Watt Hardison Elementary is a public elementary school in Portland, TN, part of Sumner County, serving approximately 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #290 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Watt Hardison Elementary
What grades does Watt Hardison Elementary serve?
Watt Hardison Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Watt Hardison Elementary?
Watt Hardison Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watt Hardison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Watt Hardison 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 Watt Hardison Elementary rank in TN?
Watt Hardison Elementary ranks #290 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Watt Hardison Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Watt Hardison Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Watt Hardison Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Watt Hardison Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Watt Hardison Elementary a charter school?
No, Watt Hardison Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Watt Hardison Elementary a Title I school?
No, Watt Hardison Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Sumner County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (615) 325-3233
- Area population (ZIP 37148)
- 25,421
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 37148; 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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