Alcoa Elementary School
Tel:
(865) 982-3120
Alcoa Elementary School serves 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 57%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 51%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Alcoa Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Alcoa Elementary School's student population of 459 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 459 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Alcoa Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 48% | 57% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 39% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 10% |
| Black | 11% | 22% |
| White | 65% | 63% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.55 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alcoa School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Alcoa Elementary School is Alcoa High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Alcoa Middle School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Alcoa Intermediate School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alcoa Alcoa Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 436 students
0.1 miles
1325 Springbrook Rd
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-4767 0.1 3-5 436 - Alcoa Alcoa Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 471 students
0.1 miles
532 Faraday St
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-5211 0.1 6-8 471 - Alcoa Alcoa High School Grades: 9-12 | 681 students
0.2 miles
1205 Lodge St
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 983-3247 0.2 9-12 681 - Maryville Eagleton Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 365 students
1.9 miles
2610 Cinema Dr
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-3211 1.9 6-8 365 - Maryville Coulter Grove Intermediate School Grades: 4-7 | 809 students
2.6 miles
2025 Sevierville Rd
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-6345 2.6 4-7 809
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