Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harold Mccormick Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: 341 students
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Harold McCormick Elementary serves the eastern part of Elizabethton, TN, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 1.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harold Mccormick Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Harold Mccormick Elementary School's student population of 341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
26 teachers
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harold Mccormick 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 Harold Mccormick Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#453 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
3%
20%
White
88%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
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 Harold Mccormick Elementary School's ranking?
Harold Mccormick Elementary School is ranked #453 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Harold Mccormick Elementary School often compared to?
Harold Mccormick Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Side Elementary School, East Side 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Harold Mccormick Elementary School?
341 students attend Harold Mccormick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Harold Mccormick Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Harold Mccormick Elementary School offer ?
Harold Mccormick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harold Mccormick Elementary School part of?
Harold Mccormick Elementary School is part of Elizabethton School District.
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