Serving 214 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Friendsville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendsville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Friendsville Elementary School's student population of 214 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Friendsville 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 Friendsville Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#578 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
21%
White
92%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendsville Elementary School's ranking?
Friendsville Elementary School is ranked #578 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Friendsville Elementary School often compared to?
Friendsville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middlesettlements, Union Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Friendsville Elementary School?
214 students attend Friendsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Friendsville Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendsville Elementary School?
Friendsville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Friendsville Elementary School offer ?
Friendsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Friendsville Elementary School part of?
Friendsville Elementary School is part of Blount County School District.
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