Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Etowah Elementary School ranks in the top 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 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Etowah Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Etowah, TN, covering approximately 2.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Etowah Elementary School's student population of 332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 38-year historical data
School Rankings
Etowah Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Etowah Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#752 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Hispanic
10%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
83%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Etowah Elementary School's ranking?
Etowah Elementary School is ranked #752 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Etowah Elementary School often compared to?
Etowah Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Etowah Elementary School?
332 students attend Etowah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Etowah Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Etowah Elementary School offer ?
Etowah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Etowah Elementary School part of?
Etowah Elementary School is part of Etowah School District.
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