Serving 130 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Elk Valley 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elk Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Elk Valley Elementary School's student population of 130 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elk Valley 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 Elk Valley Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#1054 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
21%
White
95%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
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 Elk Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Elk Valley Elementary School is ranked #1054 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Elk Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Elk Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caryville Elementary School, Jacksboro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Elk Valley Elementary School?
130 students attend Elk Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Elk Valley Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elk Valley Elementary School?
Elk Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elk Valley Elementary School offer ?
Elk Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Elk Valley Elementary School part of?
Elk Valley Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District.
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