Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Parsons 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Parsons Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Parsons, TN, spanning approximately 344.9 square miles. Families in this area typically face a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being nearly 19.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parsons Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Parsons Elementary School's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Parsons 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 Parsons Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#634 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-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 Parsons Elementary School's ranking?
Parsons Elementary School is ranked #634 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Parsons Elementary School often compared to?
Parsons Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Decaturville Elementary School, Decatur County Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Parsons Elementary School?
365 students attend Parsons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Parsons Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Parsons Elementary School offer ?
Parsons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parsons Elementary School part of?
Parsons Elementary School is part of Decatur County School District.
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