Northfield Elementary School

570 South Bunker Hill Rd
Sparta, TN 38583
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northfield 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 20% in TN
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Northfield Elementary School's student population of 303 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
303 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Northfield 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 Northfield Elementary School is 0.10, 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)
#271 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
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45-49%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northfield 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.
45-49%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northfield 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.
55-59%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northfield 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
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
1%
21%
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White
95%
59%
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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.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Northfield 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
57%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northfield 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 is Northfield Elementary School's ranking?
Northfield Elementary School is ranked #271 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Northfield Elementary School often compared to?
Northfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Findlay Elementary School, Cassville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Northfield Elementary School?
303 students attend Northfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Northfield Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northfield Elementary School?
Northfield Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northfield Elementary School offer ?
Northfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Northfield Elementary School part of?
Northfield Elementary School is part of White County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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