Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prospect Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prospect Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Prospect Elementary School's student population of 368 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
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prospect Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prospect Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#346 out of 1721 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
2%
21%
White
90%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Prospect Elementary School's ranking?
Prospect Elementary School is ranked #346 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Prospect Elementary School often compared to?
Prospect Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seymour Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Prospect Elementary School?
368 students attend Prospect Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Prospect Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prospect Elementary School?
Prospect Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prospect Elementary School offer ?
Prospect Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Prospect Elementary School part of?
Prospect Elementary School is part of Blount County School District.
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