Serving 467 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 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: LaFollette Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in La Follette, TN, covering approximately 498.1 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 19.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lafollette Elementary School's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
467 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
50 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lafollette 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 Lafollette Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#1235 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-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 Lafollette Elementary School's ranking?
Lafollette Elementary School is ranked #1235 out of 1,728 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Lafollette Elementary School?
467 students attend Lafollette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lafollette Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Lafollette Elementary School offer ?
Lafollette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lafollette Elementary School part of?
Lafollette Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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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