Serving 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Keenburg 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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: 212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Keenburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Keenburg Elementary School's student population of 212 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Keenburg 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 Keenburg Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#915 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
2%
21%
White
83%
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
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keenburg Elementary School's ranking?
Keenburg Elementary School is ranked #915 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Keenburg Elementary School?
212 students attend Keenburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Keenburg Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keenburg Elementary School?
Keenburg Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Keenburg Elementary School offer ?
Keenburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Keenburg Elementary School part of?
Keenburg Elementary School is part of Carter County School District.
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