City Park Elementary School serves 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
City Park Elementary School's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of City Park Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
6%
21%
White
69%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are City Park Elementary School often compared to?
City Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ingleside Elementary School, E K Baker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% TN state average).
How many students attend City Park Elementary School?
355 students attend City Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of City Park Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City Park Elementary School?
City Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does City Park Elementary School offer ?
City Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is City Park Elementary School part of?
City Park Elementary School is part of Athens School District.
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