Keplar Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1914 Burem Pike
Rogersville, TN 37857
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 71 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Keplar 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
71 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (TN)
(20-21)
11-19%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Keplar 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 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
11-19%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Keplar 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 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
n/a
21%
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White
96%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Keplar Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
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.
0.08
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Keplar 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
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Keplar 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Keplar Elementary School?
71 students attend Keplar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Keplar Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keplar Elementary School?
Keplar Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Keplar Elementary School offer ?
Keplar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Keplar Elementary School part of?
Keplar Elementary School is part of Hawkins County School District.

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