Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cloudland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cloudland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cloudland Elementary School's student population of 267 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
267 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Cloudland Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cloudland Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#674 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%

Black
1%
21%

White
97%
57%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
45%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cloudland Elementary School's ranking?
Cloudland Elementary School is ranked #674 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Cloudland Elementary School?
267 students attend Cloudland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Cloudland Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cloudland Elementary School?
Cloudland Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cloudland Elementary School offer ?
Cloudland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cloudland Elementary School part of?
Cloudland Elementary School is part of Carter County School District.
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