Edgemont Elementary School

375 Carson Springs Rd
Newport, TN 37821
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 561 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Edgemont Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Edgemont Elementary School's student population of 561 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
561 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Edgemont Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgemont Elementary School is 0.26, 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)
#1215 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Edgemont Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edgemont 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.
21%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edgemont 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.
23%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Edgemont 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
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
7%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Edgemont Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Edgemont Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
57%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Edgemont Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Edgemont 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
82%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Edgemont Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Edgemont 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 Edgemont Elementary School's ranking?
Edgemont Elementary School is ranked #1215 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Edgemont Elementary School often compared to?
Edgemont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newport Grammar School, Northwest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Edgemont Elementary School?
561 students attend Edgemont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Edgemont Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgemont Elementary School?
Edgemont Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Edgemont Elementary School offer ?
Edgemont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Edgemont Elementary School part of?
Edgemont Elementary School is part of Cocke County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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