Serving 55 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Coker Creek 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 is 11-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Coker Creek Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Tellico Plains, TN, covering an area of approximately 63.2 square miles. Most families are within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 4.3 miles to the school from the zone's edge, which can extend up to 7.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coker Creek Elementary School's student population of 55 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
55 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
8 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coker Creek 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 Coker Creek Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#1503 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
44%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coker Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Coker Creek Elementary School is ranked #1503 out of 1,728 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Coker Creek Elementary School?
55 students attend Coker Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Coker Creek Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Coker Creek Elementary School offer ?
Coker Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coker Creek Elementary School part of?
Coker Creek Elementary School is part of Monroe County School District.
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