South Cumberland Elementary School

3536 Lantana Rd
Crossville, TN 38572
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 587 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, South Cumberland Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 8% 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: 587 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20% in TN
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

South Cumberland Elementary School's student population of 587 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
587 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

South Cumberland 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 South Cumberland Elementary School is 0.15, 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)
#289 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Cumberland Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Cumberland 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.
50%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Cumberland 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.
52%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Cumberland 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
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
1%
21%
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White
92%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Cumberland Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of South Cumberland 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
58%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Cumberland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Cumberland 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Cumberland Elementary School's ranking?
South Cumberland Elementary School is ranked #289 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are South Cumberland Elementary School often compared to?
South Cumberland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Homestead Elementary School, Stone Elementary School, Frank P. Brown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend South Cumberland Elementary School?
587 students attend South Cumberland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of South Cumberland Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Cumberland Elementary School?
South Cumberland Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Cumberland Elementary School offer ?
South Cumberland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is South Cumberland Elementary School part of?
South Cumberland Elementary School is part of Cumberland County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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