Serving 407 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rockford Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rockford Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockford Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#563 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
13%
Black
4%
21%
White
76%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 #563 out of 1,721 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Rockford Elementary School?
407 students attend Rockford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Rockford Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% 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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