Serving 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gadsden 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gadsden Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Gadsden school district, covering approximately 182.8 square miles around Gadsden, TN, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 11.5 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 20.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gadsden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Gadsden Elementary School's student population of 148 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gadsden Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gadsden Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#516 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Hispanic
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gadsden Elementary School's ranking?
Gadsden Elementary School is ranked #516 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Gadsden Elementary School often compared to?
Gadsden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bells Elementary School, Alamo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Gadsden Elementary School?
148 students attend Gadsden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Gadsden Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Gadsden Elementary School offer ?
Gadsden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gadsden Elementary School part of?
Gadsden Elementary School is part of Crockett County School District.
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