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Bon Lin Elementary School

Q: Is Bon Lin Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Bon Lin Elementary School ranks in the top 8.8% of Tennessee elementary schools.

Q: How many students attend Bon Lin Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 708 students attended Bon Lin Elementary School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Bon Lin Elementary School?

Students at Bon Lin Elementary School are 52% White, 21% African American, 10% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

Q: What schools do graduates of Bon Lin Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bon Lin Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Bon Lin Middle School High : Bartlett High School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

90^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,019 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Better than 91% of Tennessee elementary schools

Summary

Bon Lin Elementary School is a highly regarded PK–5 public school in Bartlett, TN, serving 708 students as part of Bartlett City Schools. This school consistently ranks among the best in Tennessee, holding a 5-star rating and placing in the 91st percentile statewide—a remarkable achievement that places it well ahead of most schools in the region.

Academically, Bon Lin stands out dramatically. In recent state testing, 69.1% of students scored proficient in math, 66.9% in English language arts, and 70.7% in science—roughly 26 points above the Tennessee state average in each subject. This performance also outpaces neighboring Bartlett schools: Bartlett Elementary School posts 61% math proficiency, while Oak Elementary School, Rivercrest Elementary School, and Altruria Elementary School all trail by significant margins. Even compared to Lakeland Elementary School, which has similar demographics, Bon Lin shows stronger results. The school also achieves standout outcomes for students from a range of backgrounds, including those who often face extra challenges, and it has shown notable recent improvement in supporting students with disabilities.

Attendance at Bon Lin is another strength—chronic absenteeism sits at 8.7%, less than half the statewide rate and well below nearby Memphis-area schools like Kate Bond Elementary School and Chimneyrock Elementary School. With consistent top-tier performance year after year, strong test scores, and a clear focus on supporting all learners, Bon Lin Elementary represents a model of excellence within the Bartlett community and across Tennessee.

708

Students ?

16.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,715

Per pupil spending ?

18.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3940 N. Germantown Road
Bartlett, TN 38133

(901) 937-2344

District: Bartlett City Schools

Students who attend Bon Lin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bon Lin Middle School
High:	Bartlett High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.6%

African American:

21.5%

Hispanic:

10.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 93rd percentile in 2017 → 91st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Tennessee average (69% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Tennessee elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Bartlett City Schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school69%

District avg54%

Tennessee avg43%

90^th of 1,019

Tennessee public elementary schools ?

Top 9%▼ down 2 pts since 2017

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 6Elementary Schools in the Bartlett City Schools

15^th of 141Bartlett City Schools among Tennessee districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	89.6	90 of 1019	91.2%	★★★★★
2025	92.7	65 of 1009	93.6%	★★★★★
2024	88.8	93 of 1018	90.9%	★★★★★
2023	90.3	94 of 1020	90.8%	★★★★★
2022	87.1	102 of 1000	89.8%	★★★★☆
2021	85.9	112 of 983	88.6%	★★★★☆
2019	92.5	69 of 985	93.0%	★★★★★
2018	87.3	92 of 997	90.8%	★★★★★
2017	83.8	47 of 646	92.7%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	90.2	28 of 498	94.4%	★★★★★
2025	98.0	10 of 498	98.0%	★★★★★
2024	93.8	24 of 498	95.2%	★★★★★
2023	87.3	41 of 500	91.8%	★★★★★
2022	89.4	35 of 483	92.8%	★★★★★
2021	83.4	45 of 411	89.1%	★★★★☆
2019	91.0	20 of 404	95.0%	★★★★★
2018	87.7	32 of 450	92.9%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	57.1	36 of 65	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	58.4	28 of 55	49.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.8	30 of 55	45.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	23.5	46 of 57	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	62.6	28 of 55	49.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.7	36 of 53	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	68.8	19 of 38	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.1	36 of 62	41.9%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	94.9	5 of 211	97.6%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	91.3	69 of 986	93.0%	★★★★★
2024	85.2	107 of 990	89.2%	★★★★☆
2023	89.7	89 of 989	91.0%	★★★★★
2022	80.6	129 of 975	86.8%	★★★★☆
2021	83.2	116 of 945	87.7%	★★★★☆
2019	90.4	74 of 926	92.0%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2021	33.6	9 of 14	35.7%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	94.7	21 of 458	95.4%	★★★★★
2025	94.1	24 of 424	94.3%	★★★★★
2024	95.5	18 of 415	95.7%	★★★★★
2023	90.0	34 of 387	91.2%	★★★★★
2022	94.1	17 of 363	95.3%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	94.9	10 of 823	98.8%	★★★★★
2025	90.4	27 of 843	96.8%	★★★★★
2024	89.6	23 of 853	97.3%	★★★★★
2022	56.4	299 of 858	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	83.8	49 of 823	94.0%	★★★★★
2019	85.3	36 of 821	95.6%	★★★★★
2018	74.0	110 of 877	87.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	91.4	65 of 984	93.4%	★★★★★
2024	89.3	84 of 991	91.5%	★★★★★
2023	88.1	96 of 987	90.3%	★★★★★
2022	89.7	85 of 980	91.3%	★★★★★
2021	84.4	102 of 941	89.2%	★★★★☆
2019	91.6	60 of 916	93.4%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	81.6	50 of 641	92.2%	★★★★★
2025	60.4	152 of 618	75.4%	★★★★☆
2024	61.0	147 of 582	74.7%	★★★★☆
2023	76.5	67 of 528	87.3%	★★★★☆
2022	80.0	50 of 447	88.8%	★★★★☆
2021	67.7	71 of 369	80.8%	★★★★☆
2019	77.5	27 of 255	89.4%	★★★★☆
2018	66.0	88 of 395	77.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	88.6	84 of 849	90.1%	★★★★★
2025	88.3	81 of 840	90.4%	★★★★★
2024	83.3	118 of 847	86.1%	★★★★☆
2023	91.6	71 of 852	91.7%	★★★★★
2022	83.7	116 of 844	86.3%	★★★★☆
2021	87.6	92 of 844	89.1%	★★★★☆
2019	91.3	71 of 812	91.3%	★★★★★
2018	88.1	78 of 841	90.7%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)99th percentile+8 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)98th percentile+4 vs school

Hispanic (2026)95th percentile+4 vs school

African American (2026)94th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2025)93rd percentile~ school

Female (2025)93rd percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)92nd percentile~ school

White (2026)90th percentile~ school

Asian (2026)45th percentile-47 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2021)36th percentile-53 vs school

By subject vs Tennessee (2025-2026) ?

Science71%+24 vs state

Mathematics69%+26 vs state

English Language Arts67%+26 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				TNReady Mathematics (2026)							TNReady English Language Arts (2026)							TNReady Science (2026)							TNReady Social Studies (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2020)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bon Lin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3940 N. Germantown Road	Bartlett	38133	Shelby County	Bartlett City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 937-2344	750	46	16.4	18.9%	386 (51.5%)	173 (23.1%)	78 (10.4%)	57 (7.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (7.2%)	89.6	90^th of 1019 public elementary schools	91.2%		92.7	65^th of 1009 public elementary schools	93.6%	25	57.4	75.2	73.6				69.1	59.1	75.2	65.3				66.9	60.0	79.7	71.1				70.7					$14,715	$807	$13,463
Oak Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3573 Oak Road	Bartlett	38135	Shelby County	Bartlett City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 373-2646	700	47	15.0	23.4%	420 (60.0%)	93 (13.3%)	89 (12.7%)	26 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (10.3%)	66	299^th of 1019 public elementary schools	70.7%		74.2	201^st of 1009 public elementary schools	80.1%	98	46.2	67.3	54.7				56.3	44.2	50.9	46.3				47.2	41.3	61.8	58.9				54.0					$14,222	$905	$12,819
Ellendale Elementary School	Public	K-5	6590 Dawnhill Road	Bartlett	38135	Shelby County	Bartlett City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 373-2636	508	34	15.1	36.1%	298 (58.7%)	103 (20.3%)	53 (10.4%)	26 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.5%)	68.6	271^st of 1019 public elementary schools	73.4%		72.4	215^th of 1009 public elementary schools	78.7%	56	51.6	70.5	47.7				57.1	44.8	63.6	42.0				50.6	47.8	63.6	51.1				54.7					$14,571	$1,022	$12,995
Kate Bond Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2727 Kate Bond Road	Bartlett	38133	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-0020	787	53	14.8		84 (10.7%)	342 (43.5%)	333 (42.3%)	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.4%)	23.5	818^th of 1019 public elementary schools	19.7%		27.9	756^th of 1009 public elementary schools	25.1%	62	21.5	20.9	29.6				23.9	35.9	20.7	22.9				27.1	40.3	34.5	34.3				36.6					$15,175	$1,785	$12,527
Altruria Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6641 Deermont Drive	Bartlett	38134	Shelby County	Bartlett City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 373-2600	763	50	15.3	35.3%	505 (66.2%)	119 (15.6%)	62 (8.1%)	18 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (7.7%)	75.9	191^st of 1019 public elementary schools	81.3%		75.7	189^th of 1009 public elementary schools	81.3%	2	59.1	63.0	62.4				61.6	58.7	52.0	51.1				53.7	52.3	60.6	58.6				57.4					$13,779	$888	$12,414
Lakeland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	10050 Oak Seed Lane	Lakeland	38002	Shelby County	Lakeland School System	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 867-7071	1,034	72	14.4	16.7%	655 (63.3%)	118 (11.4%)	140 (13.5%)	74 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (4.4%)	94.2	54^th of 1019 public elementary schools	94.7%		97.5	23^rd of 1009 public elementary schools	97.7%	31	75.1	85.4					80.6	69.3	72.6					71.1	66.1	80.1					73.5					$12,780	$431	$11,916
Chimneyrock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8601 Chimneyrock Blvd	Cordova	38016	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-2067	931	49	19.0		84 (9.0%)	615 (66.1%)	182 (19.5%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (4.4%)	29.9	753^rd of 1019 public elementary schools	26.1%		41.3	591^st of 1009 public elementary schools	41.4%	162	25.8	55.2	17.0				33.6	30.6	46.0	24.5				34.3	22.5	43.7	26.4				31.3					$14,699	$1,628	$12,170
Rivercrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4825 Rivercrest Lane	Bartlett	38135	Shelby County	Bartlett City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 373-1373	721	47	15.2	28.4%	260 (36.1%)	310 (43.0%)	66 (9.2%)	34 (4.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (6.7%)	67	291^st of 1019 public elementary schools	71.4%		69.5	243^rd of 1009 public elementary schools	75.9%	48	43.8	51.8	65.0				54.0	43.8	55.9	53.7				51.3	46.7	52.7	59.5				53.3					$14,092	$905	$12,547
Bartlett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3932 Billy Maher Road	Bartlett	38135	Shelby County	Bartlett City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 373-2610	644	44	14.5	43.6%	346 (53.7%)	164 (25.5%)	70 (10.9%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (8.1%)	81.7	140^th of 1019 public elementary schools	86.3%		80.7	155^th of 1009 public elementary schools	84.6%	15	60.6	64.5	58.3				61.0	64.4	67.0	57.0				62.6	62.5	57.0	59.8				59.9					$13,585	$1,067	$11,938
Dexter School	Public	PK, KG-8	7105 Dexter Road	Cordova	38016	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-0355	1,490	90	16.5		106 (7.1%)	1,065 (71.5%)	252 (16.9%)	14 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	50 (3.4%)	11.7	923^rd of 1019 public elementary schools	9.4%		13.1	911^th of 1009 public elementary schools	9.7%	12	17.2	15.4	12.7	< 5%	16.1	23.0	14.8	23.9	29.4	18.0	14.1	16.1	11.9	19.4	22.1	27.4	16.9	16.2	24.1	40.0	24.3	31.7	59.9	51.9	47.6	$13,955	$1,727	$11,429

Frequently Asked Questions about Bon Lin Elementary School

What district is Bon Lin Elementary School in?

Bartlett City Schools

Is Bon Lin Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Bon Lin Elementary School ranks in the top 8.8% of Tennessee elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Bon Lin Elementary School?

Students at Bon Lin Elementary School are 52% White, 21% African American, 10% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

How many students attend Bon Lin Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 708 students attended Bon Lin Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Bon Lin Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bon Lin Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bon Lin Middle School
High : Bartlett High School

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