Charleston Elementary School

8797 Hiwassee St
Charleston, TN 37310
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Charleston Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 20% in TN
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Charleston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Charleston Elementary School's student population of 342 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
342 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Charleston Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charleston Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#271 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
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45-49%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Charleston Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Charleston Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Charleston Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
15%
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Black
3%
21%
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White
83%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Charleston Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Charleston Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charleston Elementary School's ranking?
Charleston Elementary School is ranked #271 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Charleston Elementary School often compared to?
Charleston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Lee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Charleston Elementary School?
342 students attend Charleston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Charleston Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charleston Elementary School?
Charleston Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Charleston Elementary School offer ?
Charleston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Charleston Elementary School part of?
Charleston Elementary School is part of Bradley County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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