Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lafollette 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 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lafollette Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lafollette Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lafollette 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 Lafollette Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#1349 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
1%
21%
White
93%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Lafollette Elementary School's ranking?
Lafollette Elementary School is ranked #1349 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Lafollette Elementary School often compared to?
Lafollette Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jacksboro Elementary School, Caryville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Lafollette Elementary School?
486 students attend Lafollette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Lafollette Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafollette Elementary School?
Lafollette Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lafollette Elementary School offer ?
Lafollette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lafollette Elementary School part of?
Lafollette Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District.
School Reviews
5 2/14/2015
I go to LES and I love it but where I play 3 sports and spring soccer it's hard to make time for homework and some of the kids there I hate but it's still hard for me because I have practices and ball games and lots of stuff do to sports and with all the home work Mr. Webb (5th) gives it can be alot and I mean alot of pressure because I have this much time to get it done and then sports and then... Okay so I live in bryceville so it takes Alittle while for me to get home and then when I get home eat take a shower and then go to bed so I don't have much time to get everything done and I know your going to say school before anything but I sports team is my family and family comes before school to me so there ya go from Abbigail Campbell
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