Serving 71 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Keplar 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1323 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
n/a
21%
White
96%
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
14%
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 Keplar Elementary School's ranking?
Keplar Elementary School is ranked #1323 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Keplar Elementary School?
71 students attend Keplar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Keplar Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keplar Elementary School?
Keplar Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Keplar Elementary School offer ?
Keplar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Keplar Elementary School part of?
Keplar Elementary School is part of Hawkins County School District.
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