Akard Memorial Elementary School serves 144 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
144 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
98%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% TN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% TN state average).
How many students attend Akard Memorial Elementary School?
144 students attend Akard Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Akard Memorial Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Akard Memorial Elementary School?
Akard Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Akard Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Akard Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Akard Memorial Elementary School part of?
Akard Memorial Elementary School is part of Sullivan County School District.
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