Findlay Elementary School

576 Hale St
Sparta, TN 38583
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Findlay Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 10% in TN
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Findlay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Findlay Elementary School's student population of 418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
418 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Findlay Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Findlay Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#174 out of 1761 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Findlay Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Findlay 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.
50-54%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Findlay 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.
50-54%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Findlay 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
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
2%
21%
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White
90%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Findlay 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
62%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Findlay 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
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Findlay 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 Findlay Elementary School's ranking?
Findlay Elementary School is ranked #174 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Findlay Elementary School often compared to?
Findlay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Park Elementary School, Cassville Elementary School, Northfield 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 31% TN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Findlay Elementary School?
418 students attend Findlay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Findlay Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Findlay Elementary School?
Findlay Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Findlay Elementary School offer ?
Findlay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Findlay Elementary School part of?
Findlay Elementary School is part of White County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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