Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jellico Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jellico Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jellico Elementary School's student population of 269 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jellico Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jellico Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1356 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
n/a
21%
White
98%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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 is Jellico Elementary School's ranking?
Jellico Elementary School is ranked #1356 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Jellico Elementary School often compared to?
Jellico Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Oak Elementary School, Wynn Habersham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Jellico Elementary School?
269 students attend Jellico Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Jellico Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jellico Elementary School?
Jellico Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jellico Elementary School offer ?
Jellico Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Jellico Elementary School part of?
Jellico Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District.
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