Serving 559 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%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Math Proficiency: 48%
- Reading Proficiency: 39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alcoa Elementary School's student population of 559 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
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 0.61. 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
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
13%
21%
White
59%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
559 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 Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alcoa Elementary School?
Alcoa Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
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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