Walton Ferry Elementary School

Walton Ferry Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
732 Walton Ferry Rd,  Hendersonville, TN
Sumner County Schools
2.9
396 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Bertie Alligood
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
56%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.9%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
28.9%
State Average
32.2%
Science
65.5%
State Average
37%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
439:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
70.7%
Hispanic
12.4%
Black
9.3%
Two or more races
6.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 8 Reviews
2.0 parent
8/5/2025
The school is filthy. They couldn’t keep a janitor. We went through 6 or 7 last year. Can’t keep a principal. Had 3 in the last 4 years. I’ve had so many bad experiences at this school, it would take all day to list them. They don’t do anything about bullies hitting your kids everyday. They all act...
1.0 parent
12/4/2024
There is bullying going on and no one is paying attention to these kids ! I hate my child has had such a negative experience when they have always loved school Come on handle this ! We as parents must send our children to this school and entrust their lives and emotional support to the staff and tea...
5.0 parent
10/30/2023
Great school and warm staff. Very involved PTO. Caring community.
1.0 parent
4/17/2023
I had a horrible experience here. My child was passing but doesn't know how to read, or spell, or do Math.

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Walton Ferry Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Hendersonville, TN, in the Hendersonville neighborhood, and is served by the Sumner County Schools in Tennessee. The school has a total enrollment of 396 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 56% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Walton Ferry Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $553,823. Discover additional schools in the area, like V.G. Hawkins Middle School, Lakeside Park Elementary School, Gene W. Brown Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Hendersonville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Walton Ferry Elementary School.

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