DeKalb West Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Liberty, Tennessee 37059 · DeKalb County
#234 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#26655 of 50,301 nationally
About DeKalb West Elementary
DeKalb West Elementary is a public elementary located in Liberty, in the DeKalb County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 466 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 234th of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (54th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (41th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 466.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for DeKalb West Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near DeKalb West Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
De Kalb County Adult High School
Smithville · Public high · Grades 10–12
0 students · 13 km away
DeKalb Middle School
Smithville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
534 students · 13 km away
De Kalb County High School
Smithville · Public high · Grades 9–12
781 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
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LaFollette Elementary School
LaFollette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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East Side Elementary
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York Elementary
Jamestown · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
467 students
Frequently asked questions
Is DeKalb West Elementary a good school?
DeKalb West Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 47.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #234 of 913 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does DeKalb West Elementary rank in Tennessee?
DeKalb West Elementary ranks #234 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #26655 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend DeKalb West Elementary?
DeKalb West Elementary had 466 students in 2025.
Is DeKalb West Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
DeKalb West Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near DeKalb West Elementary?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of DeKalb West Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.