Serving 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Talbott Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Talbott Elementary School's student population of 292 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Talbott Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Talbott Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#495 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
85%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talbott Elementary School's ranking?
Talbott Elementary School is ranked #495 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Talbott Elementary School often compared to?
Talbott Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alpha Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Talbott Elementary School?
292 students attend Talbott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Talbott Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Talbott Elementary School?
Talbott Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Talbott Elementary School offer ?
Talbott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Talbott Elementary School part of?
Talbott Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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