Serving 650 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Jasper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jasper Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Jasper, TN, encompassing approximately 507.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the furthest edge of the zone can take 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 13.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jasper Elementary School's student population of 650 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
650 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jasper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jasper Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#1012 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Jasper Elementary School's ranking?
Jasper Elementary School is ranked #1012 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Jasper Elementary School often compared to?
Jasper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Pittsburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Jasper Elementary School?
650 students attend Jasper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Jasper Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Jasper Elementary School offer ?
Jasper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jasper Elementary School part of?
Jasper Elementary School is part of Marion County School District.
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