Serving 826 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Atoka Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 826 students
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Atoka Elementary School serves the southern part of Atoka, TN, covering an area of approximately 17.3 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Atoka Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Atoka Elementary School's student population of 826 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
826 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
51 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 16-year historical data
School Rankings
Atoka Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atoka Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#174 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Black
11%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
White
72%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
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 is Atoka Elementary School's ranking?
Atoka Elementary School is ranked #174 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Atoka Elementary School often compared to?
Atoka Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brighton Elementary School, Munford Elementary School, Austin Peay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Atoka Elementary School?
826 students attend Atoka Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Atoka Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Atoka Elementary School offer ?
Atoka Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Atoka Elementary School part of?
Atoka Elementary School is part of Tipton County School District.
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