South Fentress Elementary School

5018 Wilder Rd
Grimsley, TN 38565
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, South Fentress Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 632 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

South Fentress Elementary School's student population of 632 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
632 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

South Fentress Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Fentress Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#1030 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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19%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Fentress 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 2020-21 school year data.
25%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Fentress 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
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Black
n/a
21%
White
96%
60%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Fentress Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Fentress Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Fentress Elementary School's ranking?
South Fentress Elementary School is ranked #1030 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are South Fentress Elementary School often compared to?
South Fentress Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Haven Elementary School, Allardt Elementary School, York Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend South Fentress Elementary School?
632 students attend South Fentress Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of South Fentress Elementary School students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Fentress Elementary School?
South Fentress Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Fentress Elementary School offer ?
South Fentress Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is South Fentress Elementary School part of?
South Fentress Elementary School is part of Fentress County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 632 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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