Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Niota 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% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Niota Elementary School's student population of 517 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Niota 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 Niota Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#1286 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
2%
21%
White
84%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Niota Elementary School's ranking?
Niota Elementary School is ranked #1286 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Niota Elementary School often compared to?
Niota Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ingleside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Niota Elementary School?
517 students attend Niota Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Niota Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Niota Elementary School?
Niota Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Niota Elementary School offer ?
Niota Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Niota Elementary School part of?
Niota Elementary School is part of Mcminn County School District.
School Reviews
2 1/19/2016
I am actually a great aunt to an 8 year old girl who just moved to Niota from MD and attends Niota Elementary School. She is behind and in special education and has only been at the school less than 2 months. She has no friends and is now being bullied. She is having a difficult time adjusting. Her mother said nothing is being done by the school. The school has a bad reputation for bullying and low academic achievement. We are encouraging her mother to further meet with school officials for a resolution.
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