The top reported proficiency rate is 44% in Science. The lowest is 19% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Ingram Sowell Elementary
Ingram Sowell Elementary serves students in prekindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Lawrence County school system in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The school operates on Seventh Street in a city that describes itself as the county seat and a mix of small-town residential life and commercial activity, with an old-fashioned downtown square at its center. The school is one of four public elementary schools in Lawrenceburg.
The student body is predominantly white, with a noticeable Hispanic presence and smaller shares of Black students and students of two or more races. The school is a regular public school and not a charter or magnet institution. Information on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch was not available in the data, and data on students with disabilities and English learners was also absent.
On state assessments, Ingram Sowell Elementary posted results that a parent will want to examine closely. In math, about a quarter of students scored proficient or above on the TNReady exams. In English language arts, that figure was lower, with well under a quarter of students reaching the proficient mark. Science proficiency was stronger, at a rate well into the fortieth percentile. The overall pattern shows a school where science performance is a relative bright spot but where reading and math achievement are soft spots. The data for social studies is from an older testing cycle and cannot be directly compared due to changes in the test itself, so it offers no current read.
The school's participation rates on the state tests were very high, meaning the results reflect nearly all enrolled students. The student count across the tested grades is substantial enough that the proficiency rates are based on a meaningful group of test-takers.
Because Ingram Sowell Elementary only serves grades PK through five, there is no graduation rate to report. That is typical for an elementary school and does not signal anything about the school's performance beyond its grade span.
The district brief turned up no recent changes of lasting significance to parents, such as boundary redraws, new program launches, or leadership turnover, that would shape a family's decision about this school.
The housing market in the area shows typical home values that are below the state benchmark, which may make Lawrenceburg a more affordable entry point for families looking to settle in Tennessee. Rental costs appear moderate relative to household income, though specific local income data for the school's attendance zone is not available in this data set.
Civic life in Lawrenceburg revolves around the downtown square, which is walkable and contains museums, shops, and a theater. David Crockett State Park sits within city limits and offers outdoor recreation. The city has grown modestly since the 2020 census, and the mayor's office describes the town as experiencing continual growth. A major flood control project completed in recent years reduced flood risk after a devastating 2019 flood.
For a family evaluating Ingram Sowell Elementary, the key academic signals are mixed. The school's science instruction appears to be a strength relative to its own math and reading results. The English language arts and math proficiency rates are low enough that a parent may want to visit the school, ask about specific literacy and math interventions, and understand what support is available for students who are not yet meeting grade-level benchmarks. The school has not reported its free or reduced-price lunch rate, which makes it harder to gauge the economic context of the student body through this data alone. The setting is a small city with a traditional downtown, affordable housing relative to the state, and modest growth, which may appeal to families looking for a lower-cost community with a clear sense of place.
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