Pi Beta Phi Elementary School

125 Cherokee Orchard Rd
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pi Beta Phi Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50% in TN
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pi Beta Phi Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Pi Beta Phi Elementary School's student population of 326 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
326 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Pi Beta Phi Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pi Beta Phi Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#817 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-34%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pi Beta Phi 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.
30-34%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pi Beta Phi 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.
25-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pi Beta Phi 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
11:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
2%
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Hispanic
61%
15%
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Black
1%
21%
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White
31%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Pi Beta Phi 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
91%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pi Beta Phi Elementary School's ranking?
Pi Beta Phi Elementary School is ranked #817 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Pi Beta Phi Elementary School often compared to?
Pi Beta Phi Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Center Elementary School, Pittman Center Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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 Pi Beta Phi Elementary School?
326 students attend Pi Beta Phi Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Pi Beta Phi Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pi Beta Phi Elementary School?
Pi Beta Phi Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pi Beta Phi Elementary School offer ?
Pi Beta Phi Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pi Beta Phi Elementary School part of?
Pi Beta Phi Elementary School is part of Sevier County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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