Serving 581 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Alcoa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Math Proficiency: 48%
- Reading Proficiency: 39%
- Attendance Zone: Alcoa Elementary serves the entire district of Alcoa, TN, with an attendance zone encompassing approximately 15.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, which is located within an average distance of 4 miles from the zone's edge, extending up to 6.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alcoa Elementary School's student population of 581 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
581 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
35 teachers
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alcoa Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)48%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)39%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
16%
Black
13%
20%
White
59%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Alcoa Elementary School often compared to?
Alcoa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middlesettlements, Porter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% TN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TN state average).
How many students attend Alcoa Elementary School?
581 students attend Alcoa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Alcoa Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Alcoa Elementary School offer ?
Alcoa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alcoa Elementary School part of?
Alcoa Elementary School is part of Alcoa School District.
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