Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Catons Chapel Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Catons Chapel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Catons Chapel Elementary School's student population of 312 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Catons Chapel Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Catons Chapel Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#218 out of 1721 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
n/a
21%
White
89%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catons Chapel Elementary School's ranking?
Catons Chapel Elementary School is ranked #218 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Catons Chapel Elementary School often compared to?
Catons Chapel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Center Elementary School, Pi Beta Phi Elementary School, Pittman Center Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Catons Chapel Elementary School?
312 students attend Catons Chapel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Catons Chapel Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catons Chapel Elementary School?
Catons Chapel Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Catons Chapel Elementary School offer ?
Catons Chapel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Catons Chapel Elementary School part of?
Catons Chapel Elementary School is part of Sevier County School District.
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