Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, North Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Altamont, TN, covering approximately 361.1 square miles and typically requiring a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Elementary School's student population of 385 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Be a Leader. Be a Warrior!
School Rankings
North 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 North Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#764 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
n/a
20%
White
95%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Elementary School's ranking?
North Elementary School is ranked #764 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are North Elementary School often compared to?
North Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swiss Memorial Elementary School, Pelham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend North Elementary School?
385 students attend North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of North Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does North Elementary School offer ?
North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Elementary School part of?
North Elementary School is part of Grundy County School District.
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