Copper Ridge Elementary School

2502 East Brushy Valley Rd
Powell, TN 37849
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Copper Ridge 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 52% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 20% in TN
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Copper Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Copper Ridge Elementary School's student population of 481 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
481 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
30 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Copper Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Copper Ridge Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#232 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
52%
34%
50%
37%
52%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
16%
Black
3%
20%
White
82%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
(22-23)
19.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
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 Copper Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Copper Ridge Elementary School is ranked #232 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Copper Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Copper Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brickey Mccloud Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Copper Ridge Elementary School?
481 students attend Copper Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Copper Ridge Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Copper Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Copper Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Copper Ridge Elementary School part of?
Copper Ridge Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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