Serving 174 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Falling Water Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
174 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-74%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)1%
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)1%
9%
Black
(15-16)1%
22%
White
(15-16)95%
64%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
50%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% TN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TN state average).
How many students attend Falling Water Elementary School?
174 students attend Falling Water Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Falling Water Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falling Water Elementary School?
Falling Water Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Falling Water Elementary School offer ?
Falling Water Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Falling Water Elementary School part of?
Falling Water Elementary School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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