Serving 593 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%).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Austin Peay Elementary School serves the eastern part of Covington, TN, covering an area of approximately 99.1 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with distances to the furthest edge of the zone being around 10.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Austin Peay Elementary School's student population of 593 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Austin Peay Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Austin Peay Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#1025 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
25%
20%
White
70%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Austin Peay Elementary School's ranking?
Austin Peay Elementary School is ranked #1025 out of 1,728 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?
593 students attend Austin Peay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Austin Peay Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
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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