Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Market Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Market Elementary School's student population of 295 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Market Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Market Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#495 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
89%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Market Elementary School's ranking?
New Market Elementary School is ranked #495 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are New Market Elementary School often compared to?
New Market Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, Mount Horeb Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend New Market Elementary School?
295 students attend New Market Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of New Market Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Market Elementary School?
New Market Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Market Elementary School offer ?
New Market Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is New Market Elementary School part of?
New Market Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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