Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Tellico Plains Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tellico Plains Elementary School's student population of 351 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tellico Plains 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 Tellico Plains Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#894 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
n/a
21%
White
95%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tellico Plains Elementary School's ranking?
Tellico Plains Elementary School is ranked #894 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Tellico Plains Elementary School often compared to?
Tellico Plains Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rural Vale Elementary School, Vonore Elementary School, Sweetwater Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Tellico Plains Elementary School?
351 students attend Tellico Plains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Tellico Plains Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tellico Plains Elementary School?
Tellico Plains Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tellico Plains Elementary School offer ?
Tellico Plains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Tellico Plains Elementary School part of?
Tellico Plains Elementary School is part of Monroe County School District.
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