Serving 174 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Falling Water Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
174 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-74%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)1%
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)1%
9%
Black
(15-16)1%
22%
White
(15-16)95%
64%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
50%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% TN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TN state average).
How many students attend Falling Water Elementary School?
174 students attend Falling Water Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Falling Water Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falling Water Elementary School?
Falling Water Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Falling Water Elementary School offer ?
Falling Water Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Falling Water Elementary School part of?
Falling Water Elementary School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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