Serving 92 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Laurel Elementary School ranks in the top 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Laurel Elementary serves the northeast part of the Laurel Bloomery, TN school district, covering an area of approximately 47.1 square miles. Most families live within a typical 10-12 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laurel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Laurel Elementary School's student population of 92 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
8 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 38-year historical data
School Rankings
Laurel Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#585 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
White
99%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
45%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurel Elementary School's ranking?
Laurel Elementary School is ranked #585 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Laurel Elementary School often compared to?
Laurel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain City Elementary School, Doe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Laurel Elementary School?
92 students attend Laurel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Laurel Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Laurel Elementary School offer ?
Laurel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laurel Elementary School part of?
Laurel Elementary School is part of Johnson County School District.
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