Serving 212 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Friendsville 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Friendsville Elementary School's student population of 212 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Friendsville 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 Friendsville Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#698 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
3%
20%
White
91%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendsville Elementary School's ranking?
Friendsville Elementary School is ranked #698 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Friendsville Elementary School often compared to?
Friendsville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middlesettlements, Union Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Friendsville Elementary School?
212 students attend Friendsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Friendsville Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Friendsville Elementary School offer ?
Friendsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Friendsville Elementary School part of?
Friendsville Elementary School is part of Blount County School District.
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