Austin Peay Elementary School

474 Academic Dr
Covington, TN 38019
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 571 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Austin Peay Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 571 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Austin Peay Elementary School's student population of 571 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

School Rankings

Austin Peay Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Austin Peay Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#952 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
32%
34%
25-29%
37%
30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
27%
21%
White
68%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Austin Peay Elementary School's ranking?
Austin Peay Elementary School is ranked #952 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Austin Peay Elementary School often compared to?
Austin Peay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atoka Elementary School, Brighton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Austin Peay Elementary School?
571 students attend Austin Peay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Austin Peay Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Austin Peay Elementary School?
Austin Peay Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Austin Peay Elementary School offer ?
Austin Peay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Austin Peay Elementary School part of?
Austin Peay Elementary School is part of Tipton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 571 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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