Serving 463 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Adams Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Adams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
John Adams Elementary School's student population of 463 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Adams Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Adams Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#127 out of 1721 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
1%
21%
White
86%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Adams Elementary School's ranking?
John Adams Elementary School is ranked #127 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are John Adams Elementary School often compared to?
John Adams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Andrew Johnson Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend John Adams Elementary School?
463 students attend John Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of John Adams Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Adams Elementary School?
John Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does John Adams Elementary School offer ?
John Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John Adams Elementary School part of?
John Adams Elementary School is part of Kingsport School District.
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