Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Blountville 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1239 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
n/a
21%
White
95%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blountville Elementary School's ranking?
Blountville Elementary School is ranked #1239 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Blountville Elementary School?
295 students attend Blountville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Blountville Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blountville Elementary School?
Blountville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blountville Elementary School offer ?
Blountville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Blountville Elementary School part of?
Blountville Elementary School is part of Sullivan County School District.
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