Homestead Elementary School

3889 Highway 127 South
Crossville, TN 38572
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 722 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Homestead Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 722 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 20% in TN
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Homestead Elementary School's student population of 722 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
722 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Homestead Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Homestead Elementary School is 0.11, 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)
#314 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Homestead Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Homestead 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.
45%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Homestead 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.
47%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Homestead 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
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Homestead Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Homestead Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
94%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Homestead Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.11
This chart displays the diversity score of Homestead 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
50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Homestead 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
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Homestead 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Homestead Elementary School's ranking?
Homestead Elementary School is ranked #314 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Homestead Elementary School often compared to?
Homestead Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenn Martin Elementary School, South Cumberland Elementary School, Stone Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Homestead Elementary School?
722 students attend Homestead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Homestead Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homestead Elementary School?
Homestead Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Homestead Elementary School offer ?
Homestead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Homestead Elementary School part of?
Homestead Elementary School is part of Cumberland County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 722 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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