Serving 281 students in grades Kindergarten-5,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
281 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
n/a
21%
White
98%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Fort Craig Elementary School?
281 students attend Fort Craig Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Fort Craig Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Craig Elementary School?
Fort Craig Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fort Craig Elementary School offer ?
Fort Craig Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fort Craig Elementary School part of?
Fort Craig Elementary School is part of Maryville School District.
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