Rockford Elementary School

3728 Williams Mill Rd
Rockford, TN 37853
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rockford Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 30-34% (which is lower 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 25% 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-5
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50% in TN
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Rockford Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
403 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Rockford 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 Rockford Elementary School is 0.41, 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)
#578 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rockford 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 Rockford 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.
40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rockford 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
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
18%
14%
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Black
3%
21%
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White
75%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
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.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Rockford 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
74%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rockford 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 Rockford Elementary School's ranking?
Rockford Elementary School is ranked #578 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Rockford Elementary School often compared to?
Rockford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prospect 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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Rockford Elementary School?
403 students attend Rockford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Rockford Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockford Elementary School?
Rockford Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rockford Elementary School offer ?
Rockford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rockford Elementary School part of?
Rockford Elementary School is part of Blount County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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