Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Lee Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: North Lee Elementary serves the northern part of Cleveland, TN, covering an area of approximately 8.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Lee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
North Lee Elementary School's student population of 485 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
32 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Motto
Growing Students, Building Futures
School Rankings
North Lee Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Lee Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#108 out of 1728 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
16%
Black
4%
20%
White
80%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Lee Elementary School's ranking?
North Lee Elementary School is ranked #108 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are North Lee Elementary School often compared to?
North Lee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Michigan Avenue Elementary School, Charleston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend North Lee Elementary School?
485 students attend North Lee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of North Lee Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does North Lee Elementary School offer ?
North Lee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Lee Elementary School part of?
North Lee Elementary School is part of Bradley County School District.
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