Serving 872 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Atoka Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 872 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Atoka Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Atoka Elementary School's student population of 872 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
872 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Atoka Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atoka Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#151 out of 1761 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
11%
21%
White
76%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atoka Elementary School's ranking?
Atoka Elementary School is ranked #151 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Atoka Elementary School often compared to?
Atoka Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brighton Elementary School, Munford Elementary School, Austin Peay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Atoka Elementary School?
872 students attend Atoka Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Atoka Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atoka Elementary School?
Atoka Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Atoka Elementary School offer ?
Atoka Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Atoka Elementary School part of?
Atoka Elementary School is part of Tipton County School District.
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